SR630: SR630 Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 10, 2026

26 LC 129 0640 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; and1 for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation was formed in 1937 as a voice for3 production agriculture in the legislative arena; and 4 WHEREAS, from its humble beginnings in Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Farm Bureau5 Federation has grown to 158 county chapters, with a current membership of over 235,000 led6 by volunteer farmer members; and7 WHEREAS, this outstanding federation of Georgia farmers has bec ome a diversified8 organization which focuses on service to its members and the im provement of Georgia9 agriculture; and 10 WHEREAS, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation now operates companies which provide11 services to its members in areas that include advocacy, insurance, and banking; and12 S. R. 630 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0640 WHEREAS, the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee has long recognized13 the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation under the dedicated leadership of its president, Mr. Tom14 McCall, as an exemplary voice of Georgia agriculture; and 15 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation and16 its members be appropriately recognized for their many years of dedicated service to Georgia17 agriculture.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body19 recognize February 10, 2026, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed21 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Farm22 Bureau Federation.23 S. R. 630 - 2 -