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Michael D. Chason Director of Public Relations ABAC 30 -- 2802 Moore Highway Tifton, GA 31793-2601 Phone 229-391-5055 Fax 229-391-5056 mchason@abac.edu

IMMEDIATE APRIL 10, 2008

Tom McCall

MCCALL NAMED DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AT ABAC

TIFTON – Tom McCall of Elberton was named Distinguished Alumnus at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s 2008 Homecoming Alumni Awards Luncheon.

Born and raised on a farm in Elbert County, McCall graduated from Elbert County High School and went on to earn his ABAC degree in 1977 with an Associate of Science, followed by a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy from the University of Georgia.

After graduating, McCall returned to his hometown and began farming. He served on the State Farm Bureau Board for over 12 years. He has a first-hand understanding and appreciation for Georgia’s agriculture industry and community. He entered the state political arena in 1994 and currently serves as State Representative for District 30, covering parts of Elbert, Jackson and Madison Counties.

He is a member of the Natural Resources and Environment, and the Transportation and Intragovernmental Coordination Committees. He is currently serving as Chairman for the Agriculture Committee. He is also a member of the Water Council and has been instrumental in working on the statewide water plan He has been recognized for his leadership by many groups, ranging from the Georgia Mining Association to the FFA, 4-H and Young Farmers. He received the Georgia Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Service to Agriculture Award in 2006.

McCall met his wife, Jane, at a Farm Bureau meeting. She teaches kindergarten and together they provide love and support to their two children.

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