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SR 117: Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 11, 2025

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Senate Resolution 117

By: Senators Goodman of the 8th, Anderson of the 24th, Jackson of the 41st, Burns of the 23rd, Setzler of the 37th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing February 11, 2025, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation was formed in 1937 as a voice for production agriculture in legislative affairs; and

WHEREAS, from its humble beginnings in northwest Georgia, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation has grown to 158 county chapters with a current membership of more than 235,000 led by volunteer farmer members; and

WHEREAS, this outstanding federation of Georgia farmers has become a diversified organization that focuses on service to its members and the improvement of Georgia agriculture; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation now operates companies that provide services to its members in areas that include insurance, advocacy, and banking; and

WHEREAS, the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee has long recognized the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation under the dedicated leadership of its president, Mr. Tom McCall, as an exemplary voice of Georgia agriculture; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation and its members be appropriately recognized for their many years of dedicated service to Georgia agriculture.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 11, 2025, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol. 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 Georgia Farm Bureau Federation.