SR715: SR715 FFA Day; recognize February 24, 2026

This resolution honors the Georgia FFA Association, a youth agricultural education organization, for its work with young people across the state. It notes that the Georgia FFA Association is the third largest state FFA association in the country, with more than 80,000 members in 410 local chapters, and that FFA programs prepare students for hundreds of careers in agriculture and related fields. The resolution formally commends the organization for its contributions to Georgia and the nation and designates February 24, 2026, as FFA Day at the state capitol. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be made available to the Georgia FFA Association. The measure does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the General Assembly.

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

The Georgia FFA Association and its more than 80,000 student members across 410 local chapters are the direct subjects of this recognition, along with agricultural education programs in Georgia schools more broadly.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a ceremonial honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing the Georgia FFA Association's role in youth agricultural education on a designated day at the capitol.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes the Georgia FFA Association's size, mission, and role in preparing students for agriculture-related careers.
• The resolving clause commends the Georgia FFA Association and designates February 24, 2026, as FFA Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia FFA Association.

1. 2026-02-09Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
2. 2026-02-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)Primary sponsor
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• FFA Day
• agricultural education
• Georgia FFA Association
• ceremonial resolutions
• youth programs