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GA SR1447
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Mullis
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends Lee and Gordon Greens, a hydroponic greenhouse in Chickamauga, Georgia, owned by Joan and Bob Jones, which broke ground in April 2008 and planted its first seeds on September 24, 2008
- The 5,600 square foot greenhouse has the capacity to grow over 9,000 plants and produces a wide variety of lettuces, greens, and herbs year-round, including butter bibb, romaine, basil, kale, and mesclun
- Lee and Gordon Greens operates a community supported agriculture (CSA) program providing participants with weekly deliveries of fresh produce
- The greenhouse runs a "Sprouts" educational program for third and fourth graders that teaches hydroponic growing methods, allowing students to plant a seed, receive weekly e-mail updates, and have the final product delivered to their classroom approximately five weeks later
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Lee and Gordon Greens
Legislative Description
Greens, Lee and Gordon; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
4/13/2010
Full Bill Text
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