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House Resolution 15
By: Representative Williamson of the 112
th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating Howard "Sonny" Turner upon his induction into the Georgia Association of
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Conservation Districts' Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Howard "Sonny" Turner has long been recognized by his peers and colleagues3
as an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to soil and water conservation in4
the state; and 5
WHEREAS, his upbringing on a dairy farm inspired a deep, lifelong commitment to6
Georgia's conservation efforts, beginning with his attendance at the state's first ever Natural7
Resources Conservation Workshop in 1962 and his graduation from the University of8
Georgia in agricultural education; and9
WHEREAS, he has served as the district supervisor representing Walton County's10
Conservation District for 14 years, serves as vice president on the Georgia Association of11
Conservation Districts' board, and was awarded Supervisor of the Year in 2023 for12
outstanding leadership throughout his region; and13
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WHEREAS, Howard "Sonny" Turner has further dedicated innumerable hours of his time
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and energy to educating youth through volunteering for the local 4-H program and serving15
in leadership roles for several civic and educational organizations; and 16
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be17
appropriately recognized.18
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19
the members of this body congratulate Howard "Sonny" Turner upon his induction into the20
Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' Hall of Fame as well as extend sincere best21
wishes for future health, happiness, and success.22
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to24
Howard "Sonny" Turner.25
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