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GA HR1483

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Dominic Lariccia

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Richard Barrett of Axson, Georgia, for catching a 93-pound blue catfish on the Altamaha River on October 14, 2017, setting a new state record
  • The catch exceeded the previous state record of 80 pounds and four ounces by more than 12 pounds, using a live channel catfish as bait
  • The fish was aged at 14 years old by a Georgia Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist, indicating a good growth rate
  • The catch marked the first state record set in Georgia in 2017, highlighting the state's fishing opportunities
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Richard Barrett

Legislative Description

Barrett, Richard; setting new state record for largest blue catfish caught on the Altamaha River; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/9/2018

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