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03 LC 25 3137
House Resolution
429
By: Representative Purcell of the 122nd
By: Representative Purcell of the 122nd
A RESOLUTION
Commending Irvine B. Johnson; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Irvine B. Johnson of Effingham County was recently inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Education Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, the Hall of Fame is dedicated to outstanding agriculture educators who have devoted their professional careers to providing the youth and adults of this state with instruction in agriculture; and
WHEREAS, after earning his bachelor´s degree from the University of Georgia, Mr. Johnson went to Effingham County, where he was employed as a vocational agriculture teacher in the Effingham County School System from 1946 until his retirement in 1986; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson is considered by many as the father of the Effingham County chapter of the Future Farmers of America for his work in founding and leading that chapter; and
WHEREAS, he has furthered the cause of agricultural education through his involvement and leadership role in numerous professional organizations; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that he be recognized by this body.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate Irvine B. Johnson upon his induction into the Georgia Agricultural Education Hall of Fame and commend him for his contributions to the welfare of this state.
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 Irvine B. Johnson.
WHEREAS, Irvine B. Johnson of Effingham County was recently inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Education Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, the Hall of Fame is dedicated to outstanding agriculture educators who have devoted their professional careers to providing the youth and adults of this state with instruction in agriculture; and
WHEREAS, after earning his bachelor´s degree from the University of Georgia, Mr. Johnson went to Effingham County, where he was employed as a vocational agriculture teacher in the Effingham County School System from 1946 until his retirement in 1986; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson is considered by many as the father of the Effingham County chapter of the Future Farmers of America for his work in founding and leading that chapter; and
WHEREAS, he has furthered the cause of agricultural education through his involvement and leadership role in numerous professional organizations; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that he be recognized by this body.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate Irvine B. Johnson upon his induction into the Georgia Agricultural Education Hall of Fame and commend him for his contributions to the welfare of this state.
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 Irvine B. Johnson.