07 LC 96
2073
Senate
Resolution 75
By:
Senator Mullis of the 53rd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Phillip Jennings III; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Phillip Jennings III, a 1979 graduate of East Georgia College, is owner and
president of the state's largest producer of certified turfgrasses and the
world's largest exporter of turfgrass with markets in 30 different nations
around the globe; and
WHEREAS,
Phillip Jennings Turf Farms began in 1998 with only 150 acres of turfgrass and a
staff of five employees, but has since added farms in Treutlen, Emanuel,
Washington, and Toombs Counties, growing to the size of 3,500 acres and becoming
the largest employer in Treutlen County; and
WHEREAS,
Jennings Turf produces 18 varieties of quality grass for golf courses, athletic
fields, businesses, and residential landscaping, is the exclusive sod supplier
for Home Depot and Pike Family Nurseries in the Southeastern United States, and
was the proud supplier for Super Bowl XXXIX and Super Bowl XLI; and
WHEREAS,
the company is a national leader in agricultural research, as it has worked with
the University of Georgia to grow a number of "Sea Isle" grasses engineered for
saltwater environments and has recently signed an agreement with Mississippi
State University concerning patents on grass grown in a medium without soil; and
WHEREAS,
in less than ten years, Jennings Turf has become an impressive force of
prosperity for the State of Georgia through its dedication to a quality product,
improved agricultural techniques, and sustained commitment to the employees
within its care.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
and commend Phillip Jennings III for his outstanding performance in turfgrass
industry and for his significant contributions to the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Phillip Jennings III.