25 LC 112 3606 House Resolution 904 By: Representatives Bell of the 75 th , Willis of the 55 th , Myles of the 126 th , Crawford of the 89 th , Dawson of the 65 th , and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life, work, and contributions of Patrick Muhammad; and for other purposes. 1 WHEREAS, Patrick Muhammad, known as the Principal Farmer, is a pioneering leader in2 Atlanta's homesteading and agricultural education, dedicating over a decade to transforming3 his 31-acre Your Faith Farms into a thriving hub for sustainable living and agricultural4 learning; and5 WHEREAS, through his dedication and expertise, he has empowered over 30 families to6 purchase and develop their own farms, fostering a new generation of landowners and7 sustainable farmers; and8 WHEREAS, as the Principal of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, an agriculture-focused9 institution, he inspires young students through hands-on agricultural lessons, instilling in10 them the values of sustainability, self-sufficiency, and environmental stewardship; and11 WHEREAS, his impact extends beyond the classroom as his educational videos on12 sustainable farming and homesteading have gone viral, reaching millions of viewers and13 sparking widespread enthusiasm for agricultural education; and14 H. R. 904 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3606 WHEREAS, his contributions to the field of agriculture and education have been recognized 15 with an Emmy nomination, and his work has been featured on prominent platforms such as16 Netflix's Chicken Soup for the Soul, FOX's Home Free, and a John Deere campaign; and17 WHEREAS, Patrick Muhammad is also a published author, and his forthcoming third book,18 Farming by Faith, is set to further inspire and educate individuals on the principles of19 farming, faith, and self-reliance; and20 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding achievements and lasting21 contributions of Patrick Muhammad be appropriately recognized and celebrated.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body honor Patrick Muhammad for his exemplary leadership, his24 commitment to agricultural education, and his dedication to empowering families through25 farming and homesteading.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to28 Patrick Muhammad.29 H. R. 904 - 2 -