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GA HR1681

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Ralston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 1681, introduced by Representative Ralston of the 7th District, commends Ms. Adele Mercier on the occasion of her 94th birthday (born February 21, 1918)
  • Ms. Mercier and her late husband, Bill Mercier, purchased a small 27-acre apple orchard in 1943, which became known as Mercier Orchards
  • Over 66 years, Mercier Orchards grew from 27 acres with two employees into a thriving business spanning more than 300 acres with 45 different varieties of apples and other fruits, including peaches, nectarines, blueberries, sweet cherries, and blackberries
  • Ms. Mercier continued to visit the orchard's store several times a week to engage with employees and customers
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit an appropriate copy of the resolution to Ms. Adele Mercier

Legislative Description

Mercier, Ms. Adele; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/5/2012

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