--- title: SR 38. 4-H Day; recognize February 25, 2025 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr38 cite_as: SR 38, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr38 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr38.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr38/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69507 date: 2025-01-29 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr37.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr39.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr38.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 38 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-01-29 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Larry Walker - Frank Ginn - Bill Cowsert - Drew Echols - Sam Watson - Max Burns - Brian Strickland - Timothy Bearden - Brandon Beach - Bo Hatchett - Ricky Williams - Ed Setzler - Marty Harbin - Billy Hickman - Greg Dolezal - Mike Hodges - Chuck Payne text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR38/2025 upstream_id: 1943262 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - 4-H - youth leadership - state capitol recognition - University of Georgia --- # SR 38. 4-H Day; recognize February 25, 2025 ## Text Senate Resolution 38 By: Senators Walker III of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Cowsert of the 46th, Echols of the 49th, Watson of the 11th and others A RESOLUTION Commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program, Kingston Ryals, Melanie Biersmith, and the 2024-2025 4-H Leadership Teams and recognizing February 25, 2025, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, 4-H members consistently demonstrate the ability and leadership necessary to be champions and serve as outstanding representatives and officers of the young people of Georgia; and WHEREAS, Kingston Ryals of Toombs County serves with distinction and dedication as State 4-H President; and WHEREAS, Melanie Biersmith of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension has worked diligently as State 4-H Leader/Director of 4-H; and WHEREAS, the leadership, dedication, and hard work of Robert Thomas of Putnam County, Ceci Ward of Catoosa County, Chloe Bray of Johnson County, and Max Nelson of Tift County as District Presidents have been acknowledged by the 4-H membership in their election of each of these young people to serve as president for 2024-2025; and WHEREAS, the excellent record of accomplishments in citizenship and leadership of Tiffani McClain of Jasper County, Tyson Mathis of Oconee County, Shubham Badve of Cobb County, Kingston Ryals of Toombs County, Thomas Holt of Ben Hill County, and Colin Williamson of Tift County for their selection as delegates for the 2024 National 4-H Conference; and WHEREAS, Lauren Coley of Bleckley County and Sophia Scott of Pickens County were named 2024 Leadership in Action winners; and WHEREAS, Leila Rimes of Tift County, Amiyah Elam of Ware County, Haya Fatmi of Cobb County, Brittney Bryant of Toombs County, Tiffani McClain of Jasper County, and Carolyn Thomas of Putnam County were named state winners in the 2024 Deans Awards competition; and WHEREAS, Patrick Willis of Berrien County was named the 2024 William H. Booth Award Honoree; and WHEREAS, Laura Mirarchi of Troup County received the 2024 Ryles Rising Star Award; and WHEREAS, Kristen Quinton of Bibb County was named the 2024 Volunteer of the Year; and WHEREAS, CJ Lee of Glynn County received the 2024 Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the University of Georgia 4-H Program; Mr. Kingston Ryals, State 4-H President; Ms. Melanie Biersmith, State 4-H Leader and Director of 4-H; and the 2024-2025 4-H District Presidents, 2024 National 4-H Conference delegates, 2024 Leadership in Action winners, 2024 Deans Awards winners, 2024 William H. Booth Award honoree, 2024 Ryles Rising Star Award recipient, 2024 Volunteer of the Year, and 2024 Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award recipient for their numerous accomplishments as well as recognize February 25, 2025, as 4-H Day at the state capitol. 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 the public and the press. ## 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 commends the University of Georgia 4-H Program and its 2024-2025 student leaders and recognizes February 25, 2025 as 4-H Day at the state capitol. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It commends the University of Georgia 4-H Program, State 4-H President Kingston Ryals, State 4-H Leader Melanie Biersmith, and a long list of district presidents, award winners, and volunteers from the 2024-2025 4-H year for their leadership and accomplishments. The resolution formally designates February 25, 2025 as 4-H Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. The measure does not amend any Georgia statute or create new requirements; it is an honorary statement by the Senate. ### What it does - Commends the University of Georgia 4-H Program and named 4-H leaders and volunteers for their achievements during 2024-2025. - Designates February 25, 2025 as 4-H Day at the state capitol. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press. - Does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any new requirement on any person or agency. ### Who it affects The resolution names University of Georgia 4-H Program staff and volunteers, State 4-H President Kingston Ryals, State 4-H Leader Melanie Biersmith, district presidents, national conference delegates, award winners, and volunteer honorees. It has no direct effect on the general public or other institutions. ### Why it matters The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly recognizes the achievements of young 4-H members and volunteers and marks a day for them to be honored at the state capitol. ### Key provisions - The resolving clause commends the University of Georgia 4-H Program and a specific list of named individuals for leadership and accomplishments during 2024-2025. - The resolution recognizes February 25, 2025 as 4-H Day at the state capitol. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-01-29) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-01-29) - Sponsors: Larry Walker, Frank Ginn, Bill Cowsert, Drew Echols, Sam Watson, Max Burns, Brian Strickland, Timothy Bearden, Brandon Beach, Bo Hatchett, Ricky Williams, Ed Setzler, Marty Harbin, Billy Hickman, Greg Dolezal, Mike Hodges, Chuck Payne - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69507 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr38.md?full=1