Senate Resolution 630
By: Senators Goodman of the 8th, Watson of the 11th, Gooch of the 51st, Sims of the 12th,
Summers of the 13th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 10, 2026, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the Capitol; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation was formed in 1937 as a voice for
production agriculture in the legislative arena; and
WHEREAS, from its humble beginnings in Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Farm Bureau
Federation has grown to 158 county chapters, with a current membership of over 235,000 led
by volunteer farmer members; and
WHEREAS, this outstanding federation of Georgia farmers has become a diversified
organization which focuses on service to its members and the improvement of Georgia
agriculture; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation now operates companies which provide
services to its members in areas that include advocacy, insurance, and banking; and
WHEREAS, the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee has long recognized
the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation under the dedicated leadership of its president, Mr. Tom
McCall, as an exemplary voice of Georgia agriculture; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation and
its members be appropriately recognized for their many years of dedicated service to Georgia
agriculture.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize February 10, 2026, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol.
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 Georgia Farm
Bureau Federation.