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GA SR884
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Wilkinson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes January 17, 2016, as the Georgia Agribusiness Council's 50th Anniversary, the council having been founded in 1966 by members of the University of Georgia's Agricultural Alumni Association
- The council has grown from an original 15-member board of directors to 960 member companies spanning Georgia's diverse agribusiness industry, including farmers, foresters, ranchers, equipment manufacturers, financial institutions, and many other sectors
- 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
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to the Georgia Agribusiness Council
Legislative Description
Georgia Agribusiness Council's 50th Anniversary; recognize January 17
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/3/2016
Full Bill Text
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