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GA SR1305

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Bulloch

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Dr. Beverly Sparks for over 30 years of service to Georgia's agricultural community, including roles at the University of Georgia as Professor of Entomology (1989–1995) and Extension Program Coordinator (1996–2002)
  • Dr. Sparks was the first woman to serve as Associate Dean for Extension at the University of Georgia and was named one of Georgia's 40 Power Women by Georgia Trend Magazine in 2010
  • Her nationally recognized research focused on landscape pest control and management of the Red Imported Fire Ant
  • Awards include the D.W. Brooks Faculty Award for Extension and the Walter B. Hill Award for Public Service and Outreach, the highest faculty awards of UGA's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
  • Sponsored by Senators Cowsert (46th), Bulloch (11th), and Hudgens (47th), directing the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Dr. Sparks

Legislative Description

Sparks, Dr. Beverly; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/22/2010

Full Bill Text

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