Georgia CommonsSR 406: Leger, Charles M. "Buddy"; condolences
Última acción: 20 de marzo de 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Charles M. "Buddy" Leger, a longtime figure in the state's watermelon and pecan industries who died on February 28, 2025.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Charles M. "Buddy" Leger, a Kentucky-born agricultural leader who spent more than 75 years working in Georgia's watermelon and pecan industries. It recounts his career, including founding Leger & Son Inc., working for the Federal State Inspection Service, managing the Cordele Farmers Market for the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and holding leadership roles such as chairman of the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Pecans and president of the Georgia Watermelon Association. The resolution does not change any law. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to them.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Charles M. "Buddy" Leger.
- Recounts his decades-long career in Georgia's watermelon and pecan agriculture industries and his leadership roles.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Leger's family.
- Makes no changes to Georgia law, since it is a memorial resolution rather than legislation.
A quién afecta
This resolution directly affects the family of Charles M. "Buddy" Leger, who will receive the official copy, and serves as a public record from the Georgia Senate. It does not impose obligations on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.
Por qué importa
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a ceremonial way for the Georgia Senate to publicly recognize a Georgian's contributions to agriculture and offer sympathy to his family, becoming part of the legislative record.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolution recites Leger's biography, career history, and honors received in Georgia and national agriculture organizations.
- The resolved clause states the Senate joins in honoring his life and expresses regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Charles M. "Buddy" Leger and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
Temas
- memorial resolution
- Georgia agriculture
- watermelon industry
- pecan industry