House Resolution 507 By: Representatives Cheokas of the 151st, Williams of the 148th, Corbett of the 174th, Dickey of the 134th, Yearta of the 152nd, and others A RESOLUTION Commending the 2025 Watermelon Capital Queens, Miss Georgia Commodity Queens, and Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Queens; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, agriculture continues to serve a vital role within Georgia's economy, contributing significantly to the state's prosperity and heritage; and WHEREAS, the 2025 Watermelon Capital Queens, Miss Georgia Commodity Queens, and Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Queens represent Georgia's agricultural industries with grace and commitment, promoting awareness of the state's most important commodities; and WHEREAS, these distinguished queens serve as ambassadors for Georgia's agricultural sector, participating in events throughout the year to educate the public and advocate for the importance of agriculture in the state; and WHEREAS, this year's exceptional representatives include Collyns Austin, Baby Miss Georgia Commodity, of Americus; Leigh Sturdevan, Miss Georgia Commodity, of Rebecca; Scarlett Tyson, Tiny Miss Melon, of Americus; Ava Wilkinson, Miss Melon, of Eastman; Abigail Odom, Petite Miss Melon, of Leesburg; Jessie Blair, Ms. Georgia Commodity and Miss Georgia Sweet Potato, of Moultrie; Charlotte Shiflett, Baby Miss Georgia Commodity, of Adel; Karter Jane Smith, Little Miss Georgia Sweet Potato, of Ashburn; Alanna Ondic, Teen Miss Georgia Sweet Potato, of Watkinsville; and Nora Downie, Tiny Miss Georgia Sweet Potato, of Vidalia; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these outstanding young women be recognized for their service and dedication to Georgia's agricultural industry. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the 2025 Watermelon Capital Queens, Miss Georgia Commodity Queens, and Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Queens for their efforts in advocating for Georgia's agricultural industries and raising awareness of the state's agricultural heritage. 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 2025 Watermelon Capital Queens, Miss Georgia Commodity Queens, and Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Queens.