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.