--- title: SR 327. Lowndes County; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr327 cite_as: SR 327, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr327 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr327.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr327/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71090 date: 2025-03-04 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-12 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Lowndes County; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 327 By: Senators Goodman of the 8th, Watson of the 11th, Summers of the 13th, Echols of the 49th, Dixon of the 45th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Lowndes County on the occasion of its Bicentennial; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Lowndes County was created by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on December 23, 1825, marking 200 years of rich history and progress; and WHEREAS, the county was named in honor of William J. Lowndes, a distinguished statesman from South Carolina; and WHEREAS, Valdosta was established in 1860 and has since played a significant role in the county's economic and infrastructural growth; and WHEREAS, today, Lowndes County is home to a thriving population of approximately 120,700 residents and serves as a regional hub for economic growth and vitality; and WHEREAS, the county boasts key industries such as advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, food processing, warehousing, and distribution, making it an essential contributor to Georgia's economy; and WHEREAS, Lowndes County is home to Moody Air Force Base, which plays a crucial role in national defense and the local economy; and WHEREAS, the municipalities of Lowndes County, including Valdosta, Hahira, Dasher, Lake Park, and Remerton, contribute to the county's diverse and vibrant community; and WHEREAS, as Lowndes County commemorates its Bicentennial, it is fitting to recognize and celebrate the county's rich heritage, economic progress, and the enduring spirit of its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Lowndes County on the occasion of its Bicentennial and extend best wishes for continued prosperity and success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Lowndes County officials and community leaders. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes Lowndes County for reaching its 200th anniversary, honoring its history, economy, and communities without changing any law. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate marking the 200th anniversary of Lowndes County, which was created by the General Assembly on December 23, 1825. It briefly recounts the county's history, including its naming after South Carolina statesman William J. Lowndes, the founding of Valdosta in 1860, and the county's current population of about 120,700 residents. The resolution highlights the county's key industries, including advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, food processing, and distribution, and notes the presence of Moody Air Force Base. It also names the county's municipalities: Valdosta, Hahira, Dasher, Lake Park, and Remerton. The Senate resolves to commend the county on its Bicentennial and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to county officials and community leaders. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Lowndes County on the 200th anniversary of its creation by the Georgia General Assembly. - Recounts the county's history, including its founding in 1825 and the establishment of Valdosta in 1860. - Notes the county's population, key industries, and the presence of Moody Air Force Base. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Lowndes County officials and community leaders. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Lowndes County government officials and community leaders, who will receive copies of it, and mentions residents of Valdosta, Hahira, Dasher, Lake Park, and Remerton as part of the county's celebrated community. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change taxes, funding, or rules for anyone. Its main real-world consequence is a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate of Lowndes County's bicentennial, distributed to local officials as a keepsake. ### Key provisions - The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes Lowndes County's creation on December 23, 1825, and its naming after William J. Lowndes. - The preamble notes Valdosta's founding in 1860 and the county's role as a hub for manufacturing, agribusiness, food processing, and distribution. - The preamble references Moody Air Force Base and lists the county's municipalities: Valdosta, Hahira, Dasher, Lake Park, and Remerton. - The resolving clause formally commends Lowndes County on its Bicentennial and wishes it continued prosperity. - The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies to county officials and community leaders. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-04) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-04) - Sponsors: Russ Goodman, Sam Watson, Carden Summers, Drew Echols, Clint Dixon, Bill Cowsert - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71090 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr327.md?full=1