Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 928: Bridges, David Curtis, PhD; induction into the Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame; commend
Last action April 2, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends David Curtis Bridges, PhD, for his career in agricultural education and rural advocacy following his induction into the Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors David Curtis Bridges, PhD, who served as the 10th president of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) from 2006 to 2022, making him the longest serving college or university president in Georgia. The resolution recounts his work advocating for rural communities, including his role with the Rural Caucus and House Rural Development Council in creating the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation at ABAC, his recognition for defending Georgia peanuts, and his research leading to new herbicides for tobacco fields. The House formally congratulates him on his induction into the Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame and directs the Clerk of the House to send him a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends David Curtis Bridges, PhD, for his public service to Georgia.
- Congratulates him on his induction into the Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to him.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors David Curtis Bridges, PhD. It also references Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, the Georgia Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation, and Georgia's agricultural community more broadly, though it imposes no obligations on them.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is in publicly recognizing a long career in agricultural education and rural advocacy in Georgia, rather than in changing any policy or program.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Bridges' tenure as ABAC president from 2006 to 2022 and his work on rural development and agricultural research.
- The resolving clause formally commends and congratulates Bridges for his service and induction into the Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to Bridges.
From the bill
“from 2006 to 2022, David served as the 10th president of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), making him the longest serving college or university president in Georgia”
“congratulate him upon the being inducted to the Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame; and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness”
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)
- Chas Cannon (R, HD-172)
- John LaHood (R, HD-175)
- Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
- Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)
Topics
- Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame
- agricultural education
- rural development
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College