--- title: HR 704. Lowndes County; occasion of its Bicentennial; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr704 cite_as: HR 704, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr704 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr704.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr704/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71590 date: 2025-03-21 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Lowndes County; occasion of its Bicentennial; recognize ## Text 25 LC 112 3483 House Resolution 704 By: Representatives Burchett of the 176 th, LaHood of the 175 th, Corbett of the 174 th, and Sharper of the 177th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Lowndes County on the occasion of its Bicentennial; and for1 other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Lowndes County was created by an act of the Georgia Ge neral Assembly on3 December 23, 1825, marking 200 years of rich history and progress; and4 WHEREAS, the county was named in honor of William J. Lowndes, a distinguished5 statesman from South Carolina; and6 WHEREAS, Valdosta was established in 1860 and has since played a significant role in the7 county's economic and infrastructural growth; and8 WHEREAS, today, Lowndes County is home to a thriving population of approximately9 120,700 residents and serves as a regional hub for economic growth and vitality; and10 WHEREAS, the county boasts key industries such as advanced manufacturing, agribusiness,11 food processing, warehousing, and distribution, making it an es sential contributor to12 Georgia's economy; and13 H. R. 704 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3483 WHEREAS, Lowndes County is home to Moody Air Force Base, which plays a crucial role14 in national defense and the local economy; and15 WHEREAS, the municipalities of Lowndes County, including Valdos ta, Hahira, Dasher,16 Lake Park, and Remerton, contribute to the county's diverse and vibrant community; and17 WHEREAS, as Lowndes County commemorates its Bicentennial, it is fitting to recognize18 and celebrate the county's rich heritage, economic progress, an d the enduring spirit of its19 residents.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 the members of this body recognize and commend Lowndes County on the occasion of its22 Bicentennial and extend best wishes for continued prosperity and success.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to25 Lowndes County officials and community leaders.26 H. R. 704 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution recognizes Lowndes County for reaching its 200th anniversary, honoring its history, economy, and communities. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the 200th anniversary, or Bicentennial, of Lowndes County, which the Georgia General Assembly created on December 23, 1825. The resolution recounts the county's history, including its naming after South Carolina statesman William J. Lowndes, the founding of Valdosta in 1860, and the county's current population of about 120,700 residents. It highlights the county's key industries, such as advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, food processing, and distribution, and notes the presence of Moody Air Force Base. The resolution also names the county's municipalities: Valdosta, Hahira, Dasher, Lake Park, and Remerton. It formally commends Lowndes County and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to county officials and community leaders. It does not change any Georgia law. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Lowndes County on the 200th anniversary of its creation by the Georgia General Assembly. - Extends the House's best wishes to the county for continued prosperity and success. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Lowndes County officials and community leaders. - Contains no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia statutes; it is a ceremonial statement only. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names Lowndes County government and its municipalities, including Valdosta, Hahira, Dasher, Lake Park, and Remerton, along with local officials and community leaders who will receive copies of the resolution. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it gives Lowndes County official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for its bicentennial, which county and community leaders can use in local celebrations and records. ### Key provisions - The preamble recites 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 key industries (advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, food processing, warehousing, distribution) and the presence of Moody Air Force Base. - The resolving clause formally commends Lowndes County on its Bicentennial and wishes it continued prosperity. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to county officials and community leaders. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-21) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-21) - Sponsors: James Burchett, John LaHood, John Corbett, Dexter Sharper - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71590 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr704.md?full=1