HR1486: HR1486 Marchant, Kaitlyn Butler; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Kaitlyn Butler Marchant. It recognizes her as Georgia's first female State FFA Advisor, a role she took on when named State Program Manager for Agricultural Education in 2025, along with her other achievements in FFA and Farm Bureau leadership. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of her accomplishments and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Kaitlyn Butler Marchant for her public service and leadership in agricultural education.
• States that she became Georgia's first female State FFA Advisor when named State Program Manager for Agricultural Education in 2025.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Kaitlyn Butler Marchant. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for her.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world consequence is that Marchant receives an official House document recognizing her achievements in agricultural education leadership.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts her being named Georgia's first female State FFA Advisor in 2025 and lists her FFA and Farm Bureau honors.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for her public service and extends best wishes for continued health and happiness.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2026-02-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-25House Hopper (House)

• William Werkheiser (R, HD-157)Primary sponsor
• Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)
• Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)

• agricultural education
• FFA
• legislative commendation
• Georgia Farm Bureau