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SR 210: Hamilton, Kent Todd; recognize

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Senate Resolution 210

By: Senators Watson of the 11th, Goodman of the 8th, Echols of the 49th, Anderson of the 24th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Kent Todd Hamilton, the 2025 Georgia Farmer of the Year; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Kent Todd Hamilton currently serves as President and CEO of Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc. in Norman Park, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he and his wife, Pamela, married in 1986 and have four children and seven grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc. is a progressive and innovative company that continues to grow, operating as a family-run business with a woman-owned packing and shipping division; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hamilton and his brother, Kirk, founded Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc. in 1987; and

WHEREAS, while Kirk had a deep passion for farming, he tragically passed away in an accident involving pivot irrigation, followed not long after by their father, Benny, who had been a tremendous source of support for Kent; and

WHEREAS, despite these hardships, Mr. Hamilton persevered and became a leader in the Eastern vegetable market, overseeing 5,500 acres of farmland across Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, and Yucatán, Mexico; and

WHEREAS, Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc. has built a reputation for supplying customers with year-round produce while being recognized for superior customer service and flexibility; and

WHEREAS, receiving the Farmer of the Year award is a true honor for Kent and his family; he wishes to use this award to honor Kirk, Benny, and the dedicated team of people who have helped and supported him along the way, and he believes that God has blessed him and his family so they may, in turn, bless others, as evidenced by the prosperity of Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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. 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 Kent Todd Hamilton.