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Senate adopts several ceremonial resolutions recognizing Farm Bureau, Interfaith Children's Movement and ETA Omega chapter
Summary
The Senate adopted multiple resolutions recognizing Georgia Farm Bureau Day, Interfaith Children's Movement Day, and the ETA Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Remarks emphasized membership, child well-being advocacy, and fraternity history and service.
The Georgia State Senate adopted a set of ceremonial privilege resolutions on Feb. 10 recognizing state and civic groups visiting the Capitol.
The chamber read and adopted Senate Resolution 630 recognizing Feb. 10 as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day, with Senator Russ Goodman and Farm Bureau representatives thanking the body for its support of agriculture. The caption said the Farm Bureau has 235,000 members and 158 county chapters.
Senate Resolution 660 recognizing Interfaith Children's Movement Day was also adopted; Minority Leader and Reverend Cassandra Henderson praised the movement's advocacy for child well-being, juveniles, and policy collaboration. The resolution text cited the movement's role in health-care access and juvenile justice reforms.
Senate Resolution 727 commending the ETA Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was adopted; senators recounted the chapter's founding in 1919 and contributions to community service.
All ceremonial resolutions on the consent calendar were adopted without objection, and senators invited guests to the chamber platform and galleries for recognition and photos.
