HR 928: Bridges, David Curtis, PhD; induction into the Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors David Curtis Bridges, PhD, who served as the 10th president of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) from 2006 to 2022, making him the longest serving college or university president in Georgia. The resolution recounts his work advocating for rural communities, including his role with the Rural Caucus and House Rural Development Council in creating the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation at ABAC, his recognition for defending Georgia peanuts, and his research leading to new herbicides for tobacco fields. The House formally congratulates him on his induction into the Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame and directs the Clerk of the House to send him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends David Curtis Bridges, PhD, for his public service to Georgia.
• Congratulates him on his induction into the Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to him.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.

The resolution directly names and honors David Curtis Bridges, PhD. It also references Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, the Georgia Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation, and Georgia's agricultural community more broadly, though it imposes no obligations on them.

This resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is in publicly recognizing a long career in agricultural education and rural advocacy in Georgia, rather than in changing any policy or program.

• The whereas clauses describe Bridges' tenure as ABAC president from 2006 to 2022 and his work on rural development and agricultural research.
• The resolving clause formally commends and congratulates Bridges for his service and induction into the Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to Bridges.

1. 2025-04-02House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-04-02House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)Patrocinador principal
• Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
• John LaHood (R, HD-175)
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
• Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)

• Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame
• agricultural education
• rural development
• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College