--- title: HR 897. Evans, Ralph; induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr897 cite_as: HR 897, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr897 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr897.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr897/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71956 date: 2025-03-31 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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Evans, Ralph; induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0472 House Resolution 897 By: Representatives Meeks of the 178th, O’Steen of the 169th, Dickey of the 134th, Mathis of the 133rd, Hagan of the 156th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Ralph Evans upon his induction into the Georgia Agricultural1 Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Ralph Evans has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital3 role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the4 citizens of Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,6 talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced7 dramatically by his superlative service with R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer; and8 WHEREAS, R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer was founded by Ralph's grandfather in9 1922; and 10 WHEREAS, since taking over the business in 1977, he has expanded it from a single location11 with 25 employees to a conglomerate of 42 companies with over 500 employees; and12 H. R. 897 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0472 WHEREAS, under his guidance, R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer has adapted to the13 needs of Georgia's farmers, emphasizing the principal of servic e, integrity, and mutually14 beneficial partnerships; and15 WHEREAS, Ralph's influence in the industry was felt early in his career when he was invited16 to join the board of the crop protection cooperative buying group, Chem Nut, Inc., in 1983;17 and 18 WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and19 diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have20 earned him a place in the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame; and21 WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for22 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and23 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this24 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 the members of this body recognize and commend Ralph Evans for his efficient, effective,27 unselfish, and dedicated service to the State of Georgia; congr atulate him upon being28 inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame; and extend the most sincere best wishes29 for continued health and happiness.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Ralph32 Evans.33 H. R. 897 - 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 commends Ralph Evans, longtime leader of R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer, on his induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Ralph Evans for his career in agriculture and his induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. It recounts his leadership of R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer, a business founded by his grandfather in 1922, which he took over in 1977 and grew from one location with 25 employees into a group of 42 companies with more than 500 employees. The resolution formally states that the House recognizes and commends Evans for his service to Georgia, congratulates him on the Hall of Fame induction, and wishes him continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Evans. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Ralph Evans for his service to the state through his work in the agricultural supply business. - Congratulates Evans on his induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Evans. - Extends the House's best wishes to Evans for continued health and happiness. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Ralph Evans, a Georgia agribusiness leader. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy for distribution, and references his company, R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer. ### Why it matters This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law or policy. Its practical effect is limited to formally honoring Evans and providing him an official copy of the House's recognition; it creates no new rights, funding, or obligations for anyone else. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Evans's career leading R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer, founded by his grandfather in 1922, and his expansion of the company since taking over in 1977. - The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends Evans and congratulates him on his Hall of Fame induction. - A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to Evans. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-31) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-31) - Sponsors: Steven Meeks, Angie O'Steen, Robert Dickey, Danny Mathis, Leesa Hagan, Joe Campbell - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71956 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr897.md?full=1