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Recognizing and commending Bill Baisley; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Bill Baisley is a well-known and highly respected Georgia agribusinessman who has been a key leader in the development and growth of Georgia’s poultry and egg industry and its national status as a premier producer of quality poultry commodities; and

WHEREAS, his knowledge and understanding of poultry production, business acumen, and keen vision of the industry’s future were recognized by his peers, and he has ably served as President of the Georgia Poultry Federation; Chairman of the Georgia Poultry Improvement Association; President of the Dixie Poultry Exposition; First Vice Chairman of the Georgia Agribusiness Council; Director of the National Chicken Council; and Vice President and Director of the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association; and

WHEREAS, he serves on the Advisory Board of the Georgia Poultry Market News; is the poultry representative on the Executive Committee of the U.S. Animal Health Association; and is an active member and former president of Civitan, Sertoma, and Rotary Clubs; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his sterling career as Vice President of Peterson Farms, Bill has been president of the Mental Health Association; president of the John W. Looper Speech & Hearing Clinic; president of the local PTA; and a devoted member of the Baptist Church where he has been a Deacon, Mission Leader, and Sunday School Director.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Bill Baisley for his lifetime of leadership, service, and achievement for the poultry industry and his superb public service for Georgians and convey their appreciation and best wishes on the momentous occasion of his retirement.

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 Bill Baisley.