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HR 897: Evans, Ralph; induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame; commend

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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 Agricultural Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Ralph Evans has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service with R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer; and

WHEREAS, R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer was founded by Ralph's grandfather in 1922; and

WHEREAS, 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; and

WHEREAS, under his guidance, R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer has adapted to the needs of Georgia's farmers, emphasizing the principal of service, integrity, and mutually beneficial partnerships; and

WHEREAS, Ralph's influence in the industry was felt early in his career when he was invited to join the board of the crop protection cooperative buying group, Chem Nut, Inc., in 1983; and

WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned him a place in the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Ralph Evans for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the State of Georgia; congratulate him upon being inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame; and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Ralph Evans.