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Senate Resolution 84
By: Senators Kemp of the 46th and Hudgens of the 47th

A RESOLUTION

Commending Larry Risse; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Larry Risse has provided invaluable leadership to the Clarke-Oconee Cattleman’s Association as president and member of the board of directors; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure as president, the Clarke-Oconee chapter was honored as Chapter of the Year in recognition of programs encouraging the interest of the county’s youth in agriculture, including the annual Clarke-Oconee Cattleman’s Association Junior Livestock Expo and a scholarship for students entering college to study agriculture; and

WHEREAS, his encouragement of Oconee County’s youth has been evident through his support for the 4-H Club and the Future Farmers of America, as well as his vital role in establishing an agribusiness committee within the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors Third Grade Ag Day, allowing all third grade students in the county to meet with area farmers, foresters, water resource managers, and others, along with farm livestock; and

WHEREAS, he was named Chamber Volunteer of the Year for 2004 in recognition of his leadership as a director and committee chair and with the agribusiness committee; and

WHEREAS, his active involvement with research, using his farm to help determine the agricultural impact on water quality and for research on pastures and beef cattle, is another indication of his exemplary community service; and

WHEREAS, he’s a leader who can be depended upon to get things done, and his energy, knowledge, and innovative ideas have inspired all who know him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Larry Risse as an exemplary community leader.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Larry Risse.