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HR 142 - Daniel, Dr. O. G.; commend

Hudgens, Ralph T (24th)	Crawford, Robert (Mack) M (129th)	McCall, Tom (90th)
Hudson, Newt (156th)	Smith, Paul E (12th)

Status Summary	HC:		SC:		FR:	01/28/99	LA:	01/28/99	H - Passed/Adopted

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A RESOLUTION commending Dr. O. G. Daniel; and for other purposes.

HR 142                                             LC 19 4042 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                             A RESOLUTION 
 
  1- 1  Commending Dr. O. G. Daniel; and for other purposes. 
 
  1- 2  WHEREAS, on September 18, 1998, Dr. O. G. Daniel was 
  1- 3  singularly honored by induction into the Georgia 
  1- 4  Agricultural Hall of Fame in recognition of his 
  1- 5  extraordinary contributions to agriculture in this state; 
  1- 6  and 
 
  1- 7  WHEREAS, universally respected for his unimpeachable 
  1- 8  character, he has had an indelible impact on agriculture in 
  1- 9  Georgia since 1958 when he was appointed head of the 
  1-10  University of Georgia's Extension Animal Science Department; 
  1-11  and 
 
  1-12  WHEREAS, an innovator and organizer, Dr. Daniel revitalized 
  1-13  the Georgia 4-H livestock program, started the first state 
  1-14  extension newsletter, and played a significant role in 
  1-15  chartering the Georgia Cattlemen's Association and the Beef 
  1-16  Cattle Improvement Association and was strongly instrumental 
  1-17  in developing the Georgia Bull Testing Program and in 
  1-18  initiating cattle tele-auctions; and 
 
  1-19  WHEREAS, at the time of his retirement from the University 
  1-20  of Georgia in 1981, he was coordinating the activities of 
  1-21  over 40 animal scientists engaged in teaching, research, and 
  1-22  extension work; and 
 
  1-23  WHEREAS, many of his articles have been published in trade 
  1-24  and breed media across the country; and 
 
  1-25  WHEREAS, his accomplishments have earned him many other 
  1-26  honors and awards including Outstanding Graduate of Oklahoma 
  1-27  State University, Outstanding Extension Award from the 
  1-28  Agricultural Alumni Association, and the Georgia Farm 
  1-29  Bureau's Commodity Award; and 
 
  1-30  WHEREAS, he was named to the Hall of Fame of the Georgia 
  1-31  Cattlemen's Association and the Beef Improvement Federation 
  1-32  honored him with the Pioneer Award for his long-term 
  1-33  meritorious service to the livestock industry at the state 
  1-34  and national levels; and 
 
 
 
 
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  2- 1  WHEREAS, since 1993, he has served as a board member of the 
  2- 2  American Gelbvieh Association and is an advisor to the 
  2- 3  American Gelbvieh Junior Association; and 
 
  2- 4  WHEREAS, in addition, he aids in recruiting outstanding 
  2- 5  students to the College of Agricultural and Environmental 
  2- 6  Sciences, guest lectures on beef production to undergraduate 
  2- 7  students and opens his farm for on-site visits by livestock 
  2- 8  classes at UGA; and 
 
  2- 9  WHEREAS, Dr. Daniel is a member of Colbert Baptist Church 
  2-10  where he has taught Sunday School for 25 years and served as 
  2-11  a Deacon for 22 years; and 
 
  2-12  WHEREAS, he resides in Madison County with his wife Nemah 
  2-13  and runs 160 head of cattle on their 500 acre farm. 
 
  2-14  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF 
  2-15  REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Dr. O. 
  2-16  G. Daniel on his induction into the Georgia Agricultural 
  2-17  Hall of Fame and express sincerest gratitude for his 
  2-18  outstanding contributions to agriculture, the University of 
  2-19  Georgia, and the youth of this state. 
 
  2-20  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of 
  2-21  Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an 
  2-22  appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. O. G. Daniel. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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