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HR 1936: Union County; Sorghum Capital of Georgia; recognize

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House Resolution 1936

By: Representative Gunter of the 8th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Union County, Georgia, has been involved with the production of sorghum syrup since the 1850s; and

WHEREAS, Union County has hosted sorghum festivals for over 57 years dating back to its inaugural festival in 1969, preserving the Appalachian heritage and tradition of sorghum production in the mountains; and

WHEREAS, the farmers and sorghum producers in Union County have been recognized nationally for the quality of the sweet sorghum they produce; and

WHEREAS, Union County sorghum syrup continues to be included in many of our favorite foods and beverages as a sweetener and flavoring, ensuring that the rich heritage of sorghum production and the county's agricultural roots will continue to grow; and

WHEREAS, generations of sorghum farmers in Union County have contributed greatly to the tourism and economic impact in the State of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia in honor of its historic agricultural legacy.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.