08 LC 95
0578
House
Resolution 1495
By:
Representatives Holt of the
112th
and Smith of the
113th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Morgan County FFA Chapter from Morgan County High School; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Morgan County FFA Chapter from Morgan County High School in Madison,
Georgia, conducted a community service project in the fall of 2007 to support
the work of the Georgia Department of Agriculture´s (GDA) Equine Impound
Program; and
WHEREAS,
the Morgan County FFA Chapter ran concession stands at two GDA equine impound
sales and conducted a benefit horse show, raising $2,400 that has been donated
to the impound program; and
WHEREAS,
these funds were badly needed for the continued operation of the GDA´s
Equine Impound Program; and
WHEREAS,
the GDA´s Equine Impound Program provides safe havens at two farms for
abused and neglected horses confiscated by the state; and
WHEREAS,
horses impounded at these farms require feed and veterinary care until they can
be adopted by new owners, and this program depends solely upon donations to
provide funds for these needed services; and
WHEREAS,
there were a total of 17 students involved in this community service project
under the leadership of Mr. Tim Savelle, their agriculture teacher and FFA
adviser, and those involved in organizing the three events for the fundraiser
were FFA chapter president and committee chairperson Kaitlin Hawkins, Danielle
Crist, Faye Fletcher, and Will Samuels; and
WHEREAS,
the Morgan County FFA Chapter addressed a need in one of Georgia´s major
agricultural sectors by raising and donating money to the impound program; they
cooperated with and supported state government; and students were provided with
opportunities to support worthy causes in executing the FFA´s mission,
thereby making a positive difference in the lives of these students by
developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career
success through agricultural education; and
WHEREAS,
in a world which consistently seems to accentuate the negative aspects of the
actions of young people, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to
recognize with particularity the outstanding accomplishments of this
extraordinary group of students.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize and commend the Morgan County FFA Chapter from Morgan County
High School for their outstanding contributions to their community and this
state.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Morgan
County FFA Chapter from Morgan County High School.