State Representative Stan Gunter, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced House Resolution 1936 on March 27 to recognize Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia.
The resolution aims to highlight Union County’s long history with sorghum syrup production and its role in preserving Appalachian heritage. The recognition is intended to honor local farmers and support economic growth through tourism and agriculture.
“I am proud to recognize Union County for their involvement with the production of sorghum syrup since the 1850s,” said Rep. Gunter. “Union County continues to preserve Appalachian heritage and tradition through their production of sorghum and their festivals to celebrate this syrup. I am also pleased to honor and celebrate the farmers and sorghum producers in Union County who have been nationally recognized for the quality of the sorghum that they produce, and, in turn, the syrup’s economic impact on our great state. The Georgia House is grateful to these producers for their commitment to preserving Appalachian heritage and for their work to support our local economy and tourism industry.”
Gunter presented HR 1936 on the House floor, where he recognized community members from Union County who were present in the gallery.
Burns, a Republican, was elected to represent Georgia’s 159th House District in 2005 after Ray Holland stepped down according to available information.
The full text of House Resolution 1936 is available online for those interested in further details about this legislative effort.
