Georgia 4-H
Inductee - 2002


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W.A. "Bill" Sutton 1905-1975
Founder of Rock Eagle 4-H Center who led the purchase of land for the National 4-H Center

Hometown: Swainsboro, GA

Nominated by: Georgia 4-H

Georgia 4-H member for 12 years. Director,University of Georgia Agricultural ExtensionService (1954-1963);
Georgia State 4-H Leader (1942-1954); Georgia Asst. State 4-H Leader (1939-1942)

4-H Efforts: Rock Eagle 4-H Center and National 4-H Center

Honors: Served as head of the National Extension Subcommittee on 4-H Work

QUOTE: "One day we will have a 4-H center large enough to accomodate more than a thousand young people."

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