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SR 406: Leger, Charles M. "Buddy"; condolences

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Senate Resolution 406

By: Senators Summers of the 13th, Kennedy of the 18th, Watson of the 11th, Goodman of the 8th, Gooch of the 51st and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Charles M. "Buddy" Leger; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Charles M. "Buddy" Leger on February 28, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Charles M. "Buddy" Leger was born on June 9, 1931, in Knox County, Kentucky, a beloved son of Noah Delbert and Uhla McKeehan Leger; and

WHEREAS, during his extraordinary career, he dedicated more than 75 years to the agriculture industry, leaving a legacy of impact on the watermelon and pecan industries in Georgia and beyond; and

WHEREAS, prior to establishing Leger & Son Inc., which continues to actively grow, harvest, and market both watermelons and pecans, he served with the Federal State Inspection Service, where he graded fruits and vegetables, and as manager of the Cordele Farmers Market with the Georgia Department of Agriculture; and

WHEREAS, Charles M. "Buddy" Leger held vital roles in the agriculture industry, such as chairman of the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Pecans, president of the Georgia Pecan Growers Association, president of the Georgia Watermelon Association, and the first president of the National Watermelon Research and Promotion Board; and

WHEREAS, his expertise was recognized at the highest levels, as he was appointed to serve on the Transition Team for Agriculture from the Reagan administration to the Bush administration as well as on many state and national councils; and

WHEREAS, he was the recipient of the National Watermelon Association Outstanding Service Award in 1979, 1986, and 1990 as well as the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Medallion of Honor Award in 2006, earning induction into the University of Georgia College of Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2012; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife of 57 years, Marjorie, and the two were blessed with four remarkable children, Susan, Sherrie, Maria, and James; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Charles M. "Buddy" Leger will long be remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Charles M. "Buddy" Leger and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.

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 the family of Charles M. "Buddy" Leger.