Georgia HR 165: Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; Feb. 12, 2013; recognize and invite to House

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House Resolution 165
By: Representatives McCall of the 33
rd, Roberts of the 155
th, England of the 116
th, Jasperse
of the 11
th, and Dickey of the 140
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol1
and inviting members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other2
purposes.3
WHEREAS, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation was formed in 1937 as a voice for4
production agriculture in legislative affairs; and5
WHEREAS, from its humble beginnings in Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Farm Bureau6
Federation has grown to 159 county chapters led by volunteer farmer members, with current7
membership at 322,967; and8
WHEREAS, this outstanding federation of Georgia farmers has become a diversified9
organization which focuses on service to its members and the improvement of Georgia10
agriculture; and11
WHEREAS, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation now operates companies which provide12
service to its members in areas ranging from insurance, to advocacy, to farm record13
management services; and14
WHEREAS, the House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has long15
recognized the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, under the dedicated leadership of its16
president, Mr. Vincent "Zippy" Duvall, as an exemplary voice of Georgia agriculture; and17
WHEREAS, the General Assembly will observe February 12, 2013, as Georgia Farm Bureau18
Federation Day at the capitol.19
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20
the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation and21
its members for their many years of dedicated service to Georgia agriculture and their22

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exceptional assistance to the members of the House of Representatives and invite members23
of the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation to be recognized by the House of Representatives at24
a date and time to be determined by the Speaker of the House.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia Farm Bureau27
Federation.28