Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1257: Hodges, Herbert; 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, February 5, 2026
A RESOLUTION congratulating Herbert Hodges, the 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Congratulating Herbert Hodges, the 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Congratulating Herbert Hodges, the 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, at the Georgia Forestry Association's Annual Conference & Forestry Expo, the Georgia Tree Farm Program named Herbert Hodges of the Hodges Tree Farm as the 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year in recognition of his outstanding forest management and dedication to sustainable land stewardship; and WHEREAS, presented through the American Tree Farm System, this prestigious award honors private landowners who demonstrate forestry practices that support local wildlife, wood production, water conservation, and recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hodges and his family exemplify outstanding stewardship of Georgia's forestland and represent the many private landowners who sustainably manage working forests while supporting rural economies across the state; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this exemplary Georgian be appropriately honored during this special time. H. R. 1257 LC 129 0880 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate Herbert Hodges of the Hodges Tree Farm upon their recognition as the 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year as well as extend best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for …
Sponsors
- Butch Parrish (R, 158) · primary sponsor
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
- James Burchett (R, 176)
- Cannon, Chas (R, 172)
- John Corbett (R, 174)
- Robert Dickey (R, 134)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1257?
- HR1257 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Hodges, Herbert; 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year; commend.
- What does HR1257 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Congratulating Herbert Hodges, the 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1257?
- Passed both chambers as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (February 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1257?
- Butch Parrish (R, 158), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1257?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72931
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