HR1257: HR1257 Hodges, Herbert; 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Herbert Hodges, who was named the 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year by the Georgia Tree Farm Program at the Georgia Forestry Association's Annual Conference & Forestry Expo. The award, given through the American Tree Farm System, recognizes private landowners who practice forestry methods that support wildlife, wood production, water conservation, and recreation. The resolution states that the House congratulates Hodges and extends best wishes for his continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hodges. The measure does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

• Congratulates Herbert Hodges of Hodges Tree Farm on being named the 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year.
• States the House's recognition of his forest management and land stewardship practices.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hodges.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Hodges for continued success.

The resolution directly names Herbert Hodges and his family, owners of Hodges Tree Farm. It has no regulatory effect on other landowners, foresters, or state agencies.

This is a ceremonial honor with no legal or regulatory effect. It does not change forestry rules, funding, or land management requirements in Georgia; its practical effect is limited to formal recognition and a commemorative copy for Hodges.

• The whereas clauses describe the Georgia Tree Farm Program's selection of Hodges as the 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year at the Georgia Forestry Association's Annual Conference & Forestry Expo.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives congratulate Hodges and wish him continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Hodges.

1. 2026-02-05House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-05House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-05House Hopper (House)

• Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)Primary sponsor
• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
• James Burchett (R, HD-176)
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)

• forestry
• land stewardship
• ceremonial resolution
• agriculture