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Senate Resolution 93
By: Senators Hudgens of the 47th, Cagle of the 49th, Kemp of the 46th, Johnson of the 1st and Stephens of the 27th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Ward Black, Winner of the National Future Farmers of America Proficiency Award for Home and Community Development; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, at the 77th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, Mr. Ward Black competed in the FFA Proficiency Awards competition; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Black brought great honor and credit to his school and the State of Georgia, receiving the national award for Home and Community Development; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Black is President of the Jackson County Comprehensive High School chapter of Future Farmers of America; and

WHEREAS, when the Black's family farm started to become outdated, he took it upon himself to improve the facilities needed for a productive operation, developing a better corral system and restoring the barn to meet his needs in beef production; and

WHEREAS, his achievements truly demonstrate the FFA motto, "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve," and set a fine example for all those students who will participate in this outstanding FFA chapter in the years to come.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in recognizing and commending Ward Black, Winner of the National FFA Proficiency Award for Home and Community Development and look forward to the promising future of this outstanding young man.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Ward Black.