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GA HR1998
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/14/2010
Primary Sponsor
Doug Holt
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends Summer Stevens, a 12-year-old Morgan County 4-H member, for her efforts to prevent equine abuse and neglect in Georgia
- Stevens earned a blue ribbon at the 4-H Demonstration Project Achievement (DPA) competition for her presentation on horse abuse and neglect, which included a visit to the Georgia Department of Agriculture's equine impound barn in Mansfield
- Her presentation inspired fellow 4-H members and local leaders to organize a Georgia Department of Agriculture Equine Auction on April 2, 2010, in Morgan County, drawing hundreds of attendees to bid on rehabilitated horses and raise awareness
- Stevens was named a Great American HERO, receiving a $500.00 prize that she planned to donate to the Georgia Department of Agriculture's State Equine Impound Program
- Stevens lobbied at the state capitol for legislation imposing harsher penalties for horse mistreatment, and the resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy to her
Legislative Description
Stevens, Summer; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
4/14/2010
Full Bill Text
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