HR 15: Turner, Howard "Sonny"; induction into the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' Hall of Fame; commend

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Howard "Sonny" Turner for his decades of work in soil and water conservation. It recounts his background, including growing up on a dairy farm, attending the state's first Natural Resources Conservation Workshop in 1962, and graduating from the University of Georgia in agricultural education. The resolution notes his 14 years as district supervisor for Walton County's Conservation District, his role as vice president of the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' board, his 2023 Supervisor of the Year award, and his volunteer work with 4-H and other civic groups. The House resolves to congratulate him and directs the Clerk of the House to give him a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally congratulates Howard "Sonny" Turner on his induction into the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' Hall of Fame.
• Recites his background and record of service in soil and water conservation, 4-H volunteering, and civic leadership.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Turner.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names and honors Howard "Sonny" Turner. It also references the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts, the Walton County Conservation District, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing the document.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official House record recognizing one individual's long service to soil and water conservation and youth education in Walton County and statewide.

• The whereas clauses describe Turner's conservation career, including 14 years as Walton County's district supervisor and his role as vice president of the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' board.
• The resolving clause states the House's congratulations and best wishes for Turner's future health, happiness, and success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Turner.

1. 2025-01-13House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-13House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-13House Hopper (House)

• Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)Primary sponsor

• conservation
• Walton County
• legislative honors
• agriculture