HR 704: Lowndes County; occasion of its Bicentennial; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the 200th anniversary of Lowndes County, which the Georgia General Assembly created in 1825. The resolution recounts the county's history, including its naming after statesman William J. Lowndes, the founding of Valdosta in 1860, and the presence of Moody Air Force Base. The resolution formally states that the House recognizes and commends Lowndes County on its Bicentennial and wishes it continued prosperity. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Lowndes County officials and community leaders. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends Lowndes County on the 200th anniversary of its creation by the Georgia General Assembly.
• States best wishes from the House of Representatives for the county's continued prosperity and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Lowndes County officials and community leaders.
• Makes no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or regulations, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law.

Lowndes County government officials and community leaders, who would receive copies of the resolution. The resolution also references residents of Valdosta, Hahira, Dasher, Lake Park, and Remerton, and mentions Moody Air Force Base, though it imposes no obligations on any of them.

The resolution carries symbolic significance rather than practical effect, giving official state recognition to Lowndes County's bicentennial. It does not change taxes, funding, or regulations, but provides a formal record of the county's history that will be shared with local leaders.

• The preamble recounts Lowndes County's creation on December 23, 1825, and its naming after William J. Lowndes.
• The preamble notes Valdosta's founding in 1860 and the county's current population of about 120,700 residents.
• The preamble cites the county's key industries, including manufacturing, agribusiness, food processing, and distribution, and the presence of Moody Air Force Base.
• The resolving clause formally commends Lowndes County on its Bicentennial and extends wishes for continued prosperity.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to county officials and community leaders.

1. 2025-03-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-21House Hopper (House)

• James Burchett (R, HD-176)Primary sponsor
• John LaHood (R, HD-175)
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• Dexter Sharper (D, HD-177)

• Lowndes County
• Georgia history
• ceremonial resolution
• Valdosta
• Moody Air Force Base