SR1028: SR1028 Georgia Chapter of the National Women in Agriculture Association; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the Georgia Chapter of the National Women in Agriculture Association (GWIAA) on the occasion of its ninth annual GWIAA Day at the state capitol. The resolution describes the national organization's founding in 2008 and its mission to support women and children in agriculture, notes that the Georgia Chapter is led by Noreen S. Whitehead, and highlights that the chapter secured a USDA grant in 2021 that has helped activate 30 beginning farm producers across 18 Georgia counties. The Senate formally commends the group and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send it a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends the Georgia Chapter of the National Women in Agriculture Association for its ninth annual GWIAA Day at the state capitol.
• States the Senate's recognition of the group's work supporting women and children in Georgia agriculture, without creating any new law or funding.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Chapter of the National Women in Agriculture Association.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Chapter of the National Women in Agriculture Association and its leader, Noreen S. Whitehead. It also references beginning farm producers across 18 Georgia counties who have been supported by the chapter's grant-funded program.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official Senate recognition to a farming advocacy group's work, but it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose new requirements on anyone.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the national organization's 2008 founding and its role advocating for women and children in agriculture.
• It notes the Georgia Chapter secured a USDA NIFA Funded Beginning Farmers Grant in 2021 that activated 30 beginning farm producers in 18 counties.
• The resolving clause commends the Georgia Chapter for its contributions and extends best wishes for continued success.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Chapter.

1. 2026-03-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-25Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)

• agriculture
• women in agriculture
• state capitol recognition
• farming grants