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GA HR1772

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Harry Geisinger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution commending W. Cothran "Cot" Campbell, born in 1927 in New Orleans, for his pioneering role in racehorse partnership ownership and his outstanding service to the state
  • Campbell established Dogwood Farms in 1973, a 433-acre farm in Middle Georgia, later relocating operations to Aiken, South Carolina, in 1986
  • Dogwood Farms achieved 77 stakes winners, seven Kentucky Derby appearances, a Preakness and Belmont winner, six millionaires, two Eclipse Awards, a Breeders' Cup victory, and a 2013 Belmont Stakes win with Palace Malice
  • Campbell co-founded Burton-Campbell, Inc., an Atlanta-based advertising firm that grew into one of the South's leading ad agencies, before transitioning to full-time horse racing
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit an appropriate copy of the resolution to Campbell

Legislative Description

Campbell, W. Cothran "Cot"; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/11/2014

Full Bill Text

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