Georgia CommonsSR 210: Hamilton, Kent Todd; recognize
Last action February 20, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Kent Todd Hamilton, president and CEO of Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc., as Georgia's 2025 Farmer of the Year.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Kent Todd Hamilton of Norman Park, Georgia, who runs Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc., a farming and produce company he co-founded with his brother Kirk in 1987 and now oversees across 5,500 acres in Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, and Mexico. The resolution recounts Hamilton's personal and business history, including the deaths of his brother and father, and commends him for his dedication to Georgia. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Hamilton. The resolution creates no new rules, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Kent Todd Hamilton as the 2025 Georgia Farmer of the Year.
- States the Senate's best wishes for Hamilton's continued health, happiness, and success.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hamilton.
- Creates no statutory change, funding, or enforceable legal obligation, as is typical for a commendation resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Kent Todd Hamilton and, through the narrative, his family and business, Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of Hamilton's agricultural business and a commemorative copy delivered to him.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Hamilton's role as president and CEO of Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc. and his family background.
- The resolved clause formally commends Hamilton for his dedication to the people of Georgia.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for distribution to Hamilton.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Kent Todd Hamilton for his dedication to the people of the State of Georgia as well as extend sincere best wishes for continued health, happiness, and success”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
Topics
- Georgia Farmer of the Year
- agriculture
- Senate resolution
- Norman Park Georgia