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Recognizing and commending the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation was formed in 1937 as a voice for production agriculture in legislative affairs; and

WHEREAS, from its humble beginnings in Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation has grown to 159 county chapters led by volunteer farmer members, and the membership has steadily risen to its present level of 336,133 family members; and

WHEREAS, this outstanding federation of Georgia farmers has become a diversified organization which focuses on service to its members and the improvement of Georgia agriculture; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation now operates nine companies which provide service to its members in areas ranging from insurance to real estate services to farm record management services; and

WHEREAS, the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs of the House of Representatives has long recognized the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, under the dedicated leadership of its president, Mr. Wayne Dollar of Thomas County, as an exemplary voice of Georgia agriculture; and

WHEREAS, the General Assembly will observe Monday, February 4, 2002, as Georgia Farm Bureau Day at the capitol.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation and its members for their many years of dedicated service to Georgia agriculture and their exceptional assistance to the members of the Senate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation.