SR891: SR891 Georgia Wildlife Federation; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It recounts the history of the Georgia Wildlife Federation, founded in 1936 by hunters and anglers concerned about declining deer and turkey populations, and credits the organization with decades of work on wildlife restoration, conservation funding, outdoor education, and partnerships with state agencies and landowners. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's appreciation to the Federation's board, members, volunteers, and supporters, past and present. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Georgia Wildlife Federation. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.

• Formally states the Georgia Senate's appreciation for the Georgia Wildlife Federation's 90 years of conservation work in Georgia.
• Recounts the organization's history, including its 1936 founding and support for programs like the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Georgia Wildlife Federation.
• Does not change, create, or repeal any section of Georgia law, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a bill.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Wildlife Federation, its Board of Directors, members, partners, volunteers, and supporters, along with the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing the commemorative copy.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical impact is limited to a formal, public acknowledgment from the Senate of the Georgia Wildlife Federation's decades of conservation activity.

• The whereas clauses describe the Federation's founding in 1936 and its early advocacy tied to declining deer and turkey populations.
• The whereas clauses credit the Federation with supporting funding measures such as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program.
• The resolved clause extends the Senate's appreciation to the Federation's leaders, members, partners, volunteers, and supporters.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to the Georgia Wildlife Federation.

1. 2026-03-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)Primary sponsor
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)

• wildlife conservation
• hunting and fishing
• Georgia Wildlife Federation
• commemorative resolution