HR1176: HR1176 Georgia FFA Association; FFA Day at the state capitol; 02/24/26; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Georgia FFA Association, a youth agricultural education organization, for its role in preparing young people for careers in agriculture and agribusiness. The resolution states that the Georgia FFA Association is the third largest state FFA association in the nation, with more than 80,000 members in 410 local chapters across Georgia. It formally commends the organization and designates February 24, 2026, as FFA Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia FFA Association.

• Commends the Georgia FFA Association for its contributions to the welfare of the state and nation.
• Designates February 24, 2026, as FFA Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia FFA Association.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

The resolution directly names the Georgia FFA Association and its more than 80,000 student members across 410 local chapters. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a public statement of recognition. Its practical impact is limited to giving the Georgia FFA Association formal acknowledgment from the state House and a designated day at the capitol.

• The whereas clauses describe the Georgia FFA Association's size, mission, and role in agricultural education and career preparation.
• The resolving clause commends the Georgia FFA Association and recognizes February 24, 2026, as FFA Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to the Georgia FFA Association.

1. 2026-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-29House Hopper (House)

• Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)Primary sponsor
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
• Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• David Huddleston (R, HD-072)

• agricultural education
• Georgia FFA Association
• state capitol recognition
• youth organizations