Georgia 4-H
Inductee - 2004

Dr. Tommy Walton (1913-2002)
  Georgia State 4-H Leader, Assistant Director of Cooperative Extension, 4-H Youth Development Programs,
County Agent, Georgia 4-H Foundation Director, 1976-78

Hometown: Columbus, Georgia

Nominated by: Georgia 4-H

Georgia 4-H Member.

4-H Efforts: Dr. Walton is remembered for his vision and contributions to leadership development. Because he believed that 4-H'ers should become responsible, informed, productive, and active citizens involved in government, Walton established the U.S. Senate / Georgia 4-H Patronage Program that continues today. He supported the Georgia 4-H Board of Directors and 4-H District Officers with the statewide 4-H Officer Training program. Georgia 4-H established the Tommy Walton 4-H Leadership Endowment and Lecture Series to honor his commitment to 4-H leadership. The Endowment provides funds to enhance officer training for newly elected district and state officers, and the Lecture Series brings leading personalities to the State 4-H Council program.

4-H Honors: Named Distinguished Faculty member, UGA College of Agruculture, 1969; Outstanding Educator in America, 1972;

QUOTE: “Standing on stage at Rock Eagle, introducing speakers, presiding over State Congress functions, and much more... Working with Dr. Walton's guidance and care was a learning experience which I cherish very much today.”
- Sue Parker, State 4-H President 1976-77