Bill Text: GA HR1408 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Harris, Mr. Charlie Frank; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-02-11 - House Read and Adopted [HR1408 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR1408-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 1408
By: Representative Sellier of the 136th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending Mr. Charlie Frank Harris; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Charlie Frank Harris has long been recognized for his role in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the principles of agriculture and farming; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Harris has been a member of the Crawford County Farm Bureau since 1949 and providing leadership and vision to the organization in the offices of president and treasurer; and

WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously dedicated his time, talents, and energy to numerous committees with the Crawford County Farm Bureau, including service on the livestock committee for 20 years and with the county commodity committees since their inception; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Harris is active in the Farm Bureau at the district and state levels, attending district leadership meetings, serving as a member for the Georgia Farm Bureau Long Range Planning Committee for District 5, and providing leadership to the state commodity committees since 1991; and

WHEREAS, he has served as the Ocmulgee River Soil and Water Conservation Supervisor since 1973 and treasurer of the conservation district since 1979; and

WHEREAS, dedicated to a life of agriculture, Mr. Harris has assisted the Georgia cattle and dairy industry as past chairman of the Georgia Milk Producers for District 1, a member of the State Grazing Coalition, and a past committee member for Mid American Dairymen, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, in recognition for his remarkable accomplishments and commitment to the agricultural industry of Georgia, Mr. Harris was nominated by the Crawford County Farm Bureau for the Georgia Farm Bureau's 2009 Distinguished Service Award; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting that this body express its appreciation to Mr. Harris for the great credit he reflects on his community and this state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize Mr. Charlie Frank Harris for decades of effective, efficient, and selfless service to the agricultural industry of Georgia and recognize him as a stellar steward of the land.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Charlie Frank Harris.
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