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This resolution honors George McDonald for his exceptional agricultural career in Tennessee, recognizing his significant contributions to farming since beginning his work in 1978 at age eighteen. The resolution highlights McDonald's numerous achievements, including winning the State FFA Public Speaking Contest, serving as State FFA president, being named Tennessee Sunbelt Outstanding Farmer of the Year twice, and winning the National Corn Growers Yield Contest twelve times. It also acknowledges his extensive community involvement, including leadership roles in various agricultural organizations, the Smith County Soil Conservation District, and the Farm Bureau. The resolution celebrates McDonald's commitment to preserving Tennessee's farming heritage, noting his family's farm will soon qualify as a Tennessee Century Farm and his hosting of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee in 2023. Additionally, the document recognizes his personal connections, mentioning his family members and describing him as a "noble son of the soil" who has sustained a successful agricultural operation through challenging times. The resolution formally commends McDonald for his exemplary farming career and his contributions to Tennessee's agricultural industry.

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