HR 217: H. G. Yeomans III Family Trust; 2024 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the H. G. Yeomans III Family Trust, whose family farm dates back to the 1700s and has grown from 275 acres to 2,300 acres, for being named the 2024 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year by the Georgia Tree Farm Program at the Georgia Forestry Association's Annual Conference. The resolution highlights the family's sustainable forestry practices through their logging business, Yeomans Wood and Timber, including prescribed fire, native longleaf pine restoration, wildlife habitat preservation, and soil and water friendly road construction. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the family as a formal token of recognition.

• Congratulates the H. G. Yeomans III Family Trust for being named the 2024 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year.
• Recites the family's history and land stewardship practices, including sustainable forestry and accessible deer stands for disabled outdoor enthusiasts.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the family.

This resolution directly names and honors the H. G. Yeomans III Family Trust and their logging business, Yeomans Wood and Timber. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is a formal, public statement of recognition from the state House of Representatives for the family's forestry achievements.

• The whereas clauses describe the award, presented through the American Tree Farm System, and the family's forestry practices.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally congratulate the family and extend best wishes.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the family.

1. 2025-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)Primary sponsor
• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• James Burchett (R, HD-176)
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)

• forestry
• land stewardship
• ceremonial resolution
• agriculture