House Resolution 65
By: Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Dickey of the 134th, Hatchett of the 155th, Hagan of
the 156th, and Erwin of the 32nd
A RESOLUTION
Commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program, Kingston Ryals, Melanie Biersmith,
and the 2024-2025 4-H Leadership Teams and recognizing February 25, 2025, as 4-H Day
at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, 4-H members consistently demonstrate the ability and leadership necessary to
be champions and serve as outstanding representatives and officers of the young people of
Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Kingston Ryals of Toombs County serves with distinction and dedication as
State 4-H President; and
WHEREAS, Melanie Biersmith of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension has
worked diligently as State 4-H Leader/Director of 4-H; and
WHEREAS, the leadership, dedication, and hard work of Robert Thomas of Putnam County,
Ceci Ward of Catoosa County, Chloe Bray of Johnson County, and Max Nelson of Tift
County as District Presidents have been acknowledged by the 4-H membership in their
election of each of these young people to serve as president for 2024-2025; and
WHEREAS, the excellent record of accomplishments in citizenship and leadership of Tiffani
McClain of Jasper County, Tyson Mathis of Oconee County, Shubham Badve of Cobb
County, Kingston Ryals of Toombs County, Thomas Holt of Ben Hill County, and Colin
Williamson of Tift County for their selection as delegates for the 2024 National 4-H
Conference; and
WHEREAS, Lauren Coley of Bleckley County and Sophia Scott of Pickens County were
named 2024 Leadership in Action winners; and
WHEREAS, Leila Rimes of Tift County, Amiyah Elam of Ware County, Haya Fatmi of
Cobb County, Brittney Bryant of Toombs County, Tiffani McClain of Jasper County, and
Carolyn Thomas of Putnam County were named state winners in the 2024 Deans Awards
competition; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Willis of Berrien County was named the 2024 William H. Booth Award
Honoree; and
WHEREAS, Laura Mirarchi of Troup County received the 2024 Ryles Rising Star Award;
and
WHEREAS, Kristen Quinton of Bibb County was named the 2024 Volunteer of the Year;
and
WHEREAS, CJ Lee of Glynn County received the 2024 Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer
Award.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend the University of Georgia 4-H Program; Mr. Kingston
Ryals, State 4-H President; Ms. Melanie Biersmith, State 4-H Leader and Director of 4-H;
and the 2024-2025 4-H District Presidents, 2024 National 4-H Conference delegates, 2024
Leadership in Action winners, 2024 Deans Awards winners, 2024 William H. Booth Award
honoree, 2024 Ryles Rising Star Award recipient, 2024 Volunteer of the Year, and 2024
Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award recipient for their numerous accomplishments as well
as recognize February 25, 2025, as 4-H Day at the state capitol.
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.