Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 897: Evans, Ralph; induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame; commend
Last action March 31, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Ralph Evans of R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer for his induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Ralph Evans, who took over his grandfather's business, R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer, in 1977 and grew it from one location with 25 employees into a group of 42 companies with more than 500 employees. It highlights his leadership in the agricultural supply industry, including his role on the board of Chem Nut, Inc. starting in 1983. The resolution formally commends Evans for his service to Georgia and congratulates him on his induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Evans. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Ralph Evans for his service to the state and his business leadership.
- Congratulates Evans on his induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Evans.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Ralph Evans. It has no legal or regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or state agencies beyond the ceremonial recognition described in the text.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, so it does not change any rights, funding, or regulations. Its practical effect is limited to formally recognizing Evans's business and community contributions and providing him a copy of the honor.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Evans's history with R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer, founded by his grandfather in 1922, which he expanded starting in 1977.
- It notes his 1983 appointment to the board of Chem Nut, Inc., a crop protection cooperative buying group.
- The resolving clause commends Evans and congratulates him on his Hall of Fame induction.
- A further clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Evans.
From the bill
“since taking over the business in 1977, he has expanded it from a single location with 25 employees to a conglomerate of 42 companies with over 500 employees”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)
- Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)
- Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
- Danny Mathis (R, HD-133)
- Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)
- Joe Campbell (R, HD-171)
Topics
- Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame
- agriculture
- honorary resolution
- Georgia farming industry