HR1315: HR1315 Georgia Wildlife Federation; honoring the accomplishments; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Georgia Wildlife Federation, a conservation group founded in 1936 by hunters and anglers concerned about declining deer and turkey populations. The resolution recounts the organization's history, including its role in supporting Georgia's wildlife agency, advocating for conservation funding programs like the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program, and promoting outdoor education. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes the Federation's 90th anniversary, thanks its board, members, volunteers, and supporters, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.

• Formally commends and honors the Georgia Wildlife Federation on the occasion of its 90th anniversary.
• Expresses the House's appreciation to the Federation's board of directors, leaders, members, partners, volunteers, and supporters.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Federation.
• Recites the organization's history and role in wildlife and habitat conservation efforts in Georgia without creating any new legal requirements.

This resolution mainly affects the Georgia Wildlife Federation itself, its board, members, volunteers, and supporters, who receive formal recognition from the state House of Representatives. It has no regulatory effect on other individuals, businesses, or agencies.

The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal force. It gives the Georgia Wildlife Federation formal public recognition from the state legislature but does not create funding, programs, or obligations affecting wildlife policy, hunters, or landowners in Georgia.

• The whereas clauses describe the Federation's founding in 1936 and its history of wildlife conservation advocacy in Georgia.
• The first resolving clause commends the Georgia Wildlife Federation on its 90th anniversary for its conservation leadership.
• The second resolving clause expresses appreciation to the organization's leaders, members, partners, volunteers, and supporters.
• The final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the Federation.

1. 2026-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)Primary sponsor
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)
• Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)
• Jutt Howard (R, HD-071)

• wildlife conservation
• Georgia Wildlife Federation
• legislative honors
• outdoor recreation