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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A RESOLUTION recognizing Commissioner Walter Rabon as the recipient of the 2026 Conservation Trailblazer Award; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes Commissioner Walter Rabon as the recipient of the 2026 Conservation Trailblazer Award, an honor bestowed by the Dallas Safari Club, an organization dedicated to wildlife conservation through education and advocacy for hunting and sustainable use. The award specifically acknowledges wildlife professionals who have made significant contributions to conservation, research, habitat management, and forward-thinking policies. The resolution highlights Commissioner Rabon's extensive career, beginning in 1993 with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as a Conservation Ranger and progressing through leadership roles, including Deputy Commissioner, before his appointment as Commissioner in August 2023. His tenure as Commissioner has focused on enhancing access to outdoor spaces, engaging youth and new participants, and advancing initiatives like the DNR Career Academy and Outdoors Beyond Barriers, which expand conservation education and outdoor recreation opportunities for all. This recognition celebrates his leadership, dedication to stewardship, and the collective efforts of the DNR team.
Sponsors (50)
John Albers (R)*,
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Lee Anderson (R)*,
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Timothy Bearden (R)*,
Matt Brass (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Bill Cowsert (R)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Jason T. Dickerson (R)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Greg Dolezal (R)*,
Drew Echols (R)*,
Steve Gooch (R)*,
Russ Goodman (R)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Sally Harrell (D)*,
Bo Hatchett (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Mike Hodges (R)*,
Jaha Howard (D)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
RaShaun Kemp (D)*,
Kay Kirkpatrick (R)*,
David Lucas (D)*,
Randal Mangham (D)*,
Josh McLaurin (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Ed Setzler (R)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Brian Strickland (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Blake Tillery (R)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Ben Watson (R)*,
Sam Watson (R)*,
Kenya Wicks (D)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73413 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243216 |
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