Georgia CommonsHR 79: Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; 02/11/25; recognize
Last action January 28, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 11, 2025, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol, honoring the organization's long history of serving the state's farmers.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, an organization founded in 1937 to represent farmers in the legislature. The resolution recounts the group's growth from its start in Northwest Georgia to 158 county chapters and more than 235,000 members, and notes that it now runs services for members including insurance, advocacy, and banking. The resolution formally designates February 11, 2025, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Federation as a keepsake of the recognition.
What the bill does
- Designates February 11, 2025, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Recounts the history and growth of the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation since its founding in 1937.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Federation.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a ceremonial recognition rather than a law.
Who it affects
The Georgia Farm Bureau Federation and its more than 235,000 members across 158 county chapters are the direct subject of the recognition. The resolution also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy.
Why it matters
The resolution has no effect on Georgia law, taxes, or regulations. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation formal recognition from the state House and a day set aside at the capitol acknowledging its role representing Georgia agriculture.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes February 11, 2025, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation.
- The whereas clauses describe the Federation's founding in 1937 and its growth to 158 county chapters and over 235,000 members.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 11, 2025, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol.”
“the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation has grown to 158 county chapters with a current membership of more than 235,000 led by volunteer farmer members”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
- John Corbett (R, HD-174)
- Rob Leverett (R, HD-123)
- Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)
- Jutt Howard (R, HD-071)
- Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
Topics
- Georgia agriculture
- Farm Bureau
- ceremonial resolution
- state capitol recognition