Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1936: Union County; Sorghum Capital of Georgia; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, March 25, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Union County, Georgia, has been involved with the production of sorghum syrup since the 1850s; and WHEREAS, Union County has hosted sorghum festivals for over 57 years dating back to its inaugural festival in 1969, preserving the Appalachian heritage and tradition of sorghum production in the mountains; and WHEREAS, the farmers and sorghum producers in Union County have been recognized nationally for the quality of the sweet sorghum they produce; and WHEREAS, Union County sorghum syrup continues to be included in many of our favorite foods and beverages as a sweetener and flavoring, ensuring that the rich heritage of sorghum production and the county's agricultural roots will continue to grow; and WHEREAS, generations of sorghum farmers in Union County have contributed greatly to the tourism and economic impact in the State of Georgia. H. R. 1936 LC 112 4067 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia in honor of its historic agricultural legacy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. H. …
Sponsors
- Stan Gunter (R, 8) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1936?
- HR1936 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Union County; Sorghum Capital of Georgia; recognize.
- What does HR1936 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1936?
- Passed both chambers as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1936?
- Stan Gunter (R, 8).
- Where is the official record for HR1936?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74484
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