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GA HR1206

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tom McCall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes January 17, 2016, as the Georgia Agribusiness Council's 50th Anniversary, honoring the organization founded in 1966 by members of the University of Georgia's Agricultural Alumni Association
  • The council has grown from an initial 15-member board of directors to 960 member companies spanning Georgia's diverse agribusiness industry, including farmers, foresters, ranchers, financial institutions, processors, and more
  • The council developed AgriTrust of Georgia, a self-insured workers' compensation insurance program, and partnered in creating AgriHealth of Georgia, a health insurance initiative for the agribusiness industry
  • The council supports agricultural education through 4-H and FFA programs, teacher grants, student scholarships, Congressional Fellowships, and internship opportunities for young people
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to the Georgia Agribusiness Council

Legislative Description

Georgia Agribusiness Council's 50th Anniversary; January 17, 2016; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

1/28/2016

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