Senate Resolution 1055
By: Senator McNeel of the 18th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending the Mary Persons FFA forestry team for winning the 2025
National FFA Forestry Career Development Event; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Mary Persons FFA forestry team achieved national distinction by securing
first place in the 2025 National FFA Forestry Career Development Event, held during the
98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, the team members, Ryan Bertram, Liam Parks, Joseph Thompson, and Carter
Johnson, represented the State of Georgia with excellence through their knowledge,
preparation, and performance in this highly competitive national event; and
WHEREAS, the National FFA Forestry Career Development Event is designed to develop
students' understanding of forestry principles, including forest ecology, sustainability, and
the economic and environmental impact of forest resources; and
WHEREAS, participants in this rigorous event demonstrate proficiency in identifying tree
species, analyzing environmental and social factors affecting forest management, applying
silvicultural practices, conducting forest inventory, and utilizing appropriate tools and safety
procedures in forestry management; and
WHEREAS, their accomplishment brings great credit to their school, their community, and
the State of Georgia, exemplifying the strength of agricultural education and career
development programs within this state; and
WHEREAS, the success of these outstanding students serves as an example of the value of
career and technical education in preparing young people for future leadership and
professional opportunities in forestry and natural resource management.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
congratulate and commend the Mary Persons FFA forestry team for winning the 2025
National FFA Forestry Career Development Event and extend their best wishes for continued
success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Mary Persons
FFA forestry team.