Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 904: Muhammad, Patrick; life, work, and contributions; honor
Last action March 31, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Patrick Muhammad, an Atlanta-area farmer and school principal, for his work in agricultural education and homesteading.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Patrick Muhammad, known as the Principal Farmer, for his work building Your Faith Farms into a hub for sustainable living and agricultural education. It notes that he has helped over 30 families become landowners and farmers, serves as principal of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, and has reached millions through educational videos and appearances on television and in a John Deere campaign. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of his achievements and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.
What the bill does
- Formally honors Patrick Muhammad on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for his agricultural education work.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Patrick Muhammad.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulation since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Patrick Muhammad. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, schools, or businesses beyond the ceremonial recognition.
Why it matters
Resolutions like this carry symbolic weight rather than legal consequences. It creates an official public record of the Georgia House's recognition of one individual's community and educational contributions, but it does not change any rights, funding, or rules for Georgians.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Muhammad's background running Your Faith Farms and helping families become landowners.
- The whereas clauses note his role as principal of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School and his media recognition, including an Emmy nomination.
- The resolving clause formally honors him for his leadership and commitment to agricultural education.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“Patrick Muhammad, known as the Principal Farmer, is a pioneering leader in Atlanta's homesteading and agricultural education”
“the members of this body honor Patrick Muhammad for his exemplary leadership, his commitment to agricultural education, and his dedication to empowering families through farming and homesteading”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D, HD-75)
- Inga Willis (D, HD-55)
- L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
- Omari Crawford (D, HD-89)
- Robert Dawson (D, HD-65)
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-67)
Topics
- agricultural education
- homesteading
- Chattahoochee Hills Charter School
- ceremonial resolution