SR 69: FFA Day; recognize February 18, 2025

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It commends the Georgia FFA Association, a youth organization focused on agricultural education, for its contributions to the state and nation, and it officially designates February 18, 2025 as FFA Day at the state capitol. The resolution cites the size of the Georgia FFA Association, more than 81,000 members in 402 local chapters, and describes its mission of preparing young people for careers in agriculture and agribusiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization, which is a routine step for ceremonial resolutions.

• Commends the Georgia FFA Association for its contributions to the welfare of Georgia and the nation.
• Officially recognizes February 18, 2025 as FFA Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia FFA Association.

The Georgia FFA Association and its more than 81,000 student members across 402 local chapters are directly named. The resolution also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the document.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to a formal state recognition and a ceremonial day at the capitol for the Georgia FFA Association and its members.

• The resolution states the rationale for the honor, including FFA membership numbers and its mission in agricultural education.
• The resolved clause commends the Georgia FFA Association and designates February 18, 2025 as FFA Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.

1. 2025-02-03Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-30Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)Primary sponsor
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)

• FFA Day
• agricultural education
• Georgia Senate resolution
• youth organizations