Bill Text: GA HR1177 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Veterans Memorial Highway; Oglethorpe County; dedicate

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 3)

Status: (Passed) 2012-05-01 - Effective Date [HR1177 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR1177-Introduced.html

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12 HR 1177/AP

House Resolution 1177 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE)

By: Representatives Williams of the 113th and Channell of the 116th

A RESOLUTION

Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.

PART I

WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and

WHEREAS, United States military veterans have demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and

WHEREAS, they have served as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty and have diligently and conscientiously undergone intensive and rigorous training in order to serve their country with honor and distinction during times of war and peace; and

WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and

WHEREAS, veterans embody the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than themselves, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be honored appropriately.

PART II

WHEREAS, Herman E. Black was highly regarded by the citizens of the City of Gray and by local government officials as a person of substance; and

WHEREAS, he was the son of William and Maggie Black, both pillars of the community; and

WHEREAS, he spent 76 years of his life as a citizen of Jones County; and

WHEREAS, he was the father of four children, a husband, and a friend; and

WHEREAS, he gave a lifetime of service and commitment to his community by serving on the Jones County Board of Equalization, was a founding member of the Jones County Men's Club, and was a member of the Optimist Club; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to dedicate State Route 22 in the City of Gray from the eastern city limit to its intersection with State Route 11 as the Herman E. Black Memorial Highway as an appropriate tribute to this outstanding Georgian.

PART III

WHEREAS, Sgt. Carlton "Dan" Jenkins was shot and killed after making a traffic stop of a robbery suspect on I-95 shortly after midnight on August 28, 2000; and

WHEREAS, Sgt. Jenkins had been with the Camden County Sheriff's Department for 7 years, and had been in law enforcement for 11 years; and

WHEREAS, the Camden County Sheriff's Department named him Officer of the Year in 1999; and

WHEREAS, in August of 2010, the 28th of August was declared to be Sergeant Carlton Daniel Jenkins Day in Camden County; and

WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife and five children; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a permanent memorial to this outstanding officer's life and service be established by dedicating an interchange on I-95 in his honor.

PART IV

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. J. Dixon Hays on November 21, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hays was born in Mansfield, Georgia, a beloved son of the late James Dixon and Ruth Ewing Hays; and

WHEREAS, a dairy farmer in Newton County for 50 years, Mr. Hays served on the boards of the Newton County Dairy Association, Newton County Farm Bureau, and Gold Kist Co-op and earned the Atlanta Farmers Club's Distinguished Agri-Business Leader Award in 1982; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hays was an active community leader, serving on the Newton Medical Center Authority for 32 years, the Snapping Shoals Electric Trust Board for 13 years, and treasurer and board member of the Mansfield Community Center; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Hays was a lifelong member of Luther Hays Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder and treasurer for 26 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hays was united in love and marriage for 59 wonderful years to Marilyn Harris Hays and was blessed with the adoration and support of his children, Melinda and Jim Lord and Julius and Jamie Hays; and

WHEREAS, he was the proud grandfather of Jennifer Lord and Eric Wilson, Mary Beth Lord and Rich Zamor, Rebecca Lord, and Jessie Hays; and

WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and

WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Mr. Hays will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, grandfather, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

PART V

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of the Honorable Jimmie Hodge Timmons, Jr., on April 5, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Timmons was born on June 11, 1939, in Edison, Georgia, a beloved son of Lucille Daniels Timmons and Jimmie Hodge "Red" Timmons, Sr.; and

WHEREAS, a graduate of Damascus High School, Mr. Timmons earned an associate's degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia, a master's degree from Auburn University, and a specialist's degree from the University of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Timmons served as an esteemed member of the Georgia State Senate from 1974 to 1992, adeptly representing the citizens of Senate District 11 and earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues; and

WHEREAS, a distinguished educator for 40 years, Mr. Timmons served as an agriculture teacher at Bainbridge High School, principal of Damascus Elementary School, principal and Title I coordinator in the Calhoun County School System, and superintendent of the Calhoun County School System; and

WHEREAS, he was an active member of Arlington Baptist Church, the Demosthenian Literary Society of the University of Georgia, and the Calhoun Rifles Sons of Confederate Veterans Edison-Calhoun County; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Timmon's leadership and guidance were instrumental during his service as president of the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Alumni Association and president and secretary of the Arlington and Edison's Lions Clubs; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to "his honey," Lorraine Kavakos Timmons, and was blessed with four remarkable stepchildren, Tommy, Laura, Bill, and Glynda, and two wonderful grandchildren, Will and Marin; and

WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and

WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Mr. Timmons will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal brother, husband, stepfather, grandfather, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

PART VI

WHEREAS, Mr. Clarence Williams, Sr., has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Williams's significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned him great respect and admiration; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Williams is an active member of St. Peter's AME Church in Midway, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he has served as an uplifting and inspirational mentor to countless young people and has worked tirelessly throughout his lifetime to improve housing conditions in Liberty County; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Williams is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized with a lasting tribute.

PART VII

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one if its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Trooper Chadwick T. LeCroy on December 27, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Trooper LeCroy joined the Georgia State Patrol in January, 2008, and was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, a member of the Crime Suppression Unit within Georgia State Patrol Troop C, Trooper LeCroy was killed in the line of duty after tracking down a fleeing suspect who he had attempted to stop for a headlight violation in Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of the ultimate sacrifice made for the call of duty, Trooper LeCroy was posthumously promoted to the rank of corporal by Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety Colonel Bill Hitchens; and

WHEREAS, Trooper LeCroy's promotion marks only the second time in the Georgia State Patrol's 74 year history that an officer has received such an honor; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his supportive wife, Keisha Yearwood LeCroy, and was blessed with two remarkable sons, Bret and Deaton; and

WHEREAS, he was the beloved son of Donna and Sam Houston and Bill and Tonya LeCroy, son-in-law of Ken and Vicki Yearwood, and brother of Bill, Jamie, Jack, and Jake; and

WHEREAS, Trooper LeCroy loved sports, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, he truly loved his career and law enforcement and wore his Georgia State Patrol uniform with pride, exhibiting extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, which were continually recognized by his peers; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Trooper LeCroy will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

PART VIII

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician First Class Joseph Adam McSween; and

WHEREAS, Adam McSween was born on August 11, 1980, in Montgomery, Alabama, the beloved son of Robert and Florence McSween; and

WHEREAS, a graduate of Georgia Christian High School in Valdosta, Georgia, and York College in Nebraska, Adam enlisted in the United States Navy in 2001; and

WHEREAS, he completed extensive training in explosive ordnance disposal and earned qualifications as a Naval Parachutist, Scuba Diving Supervisor, and Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician; and

WHEREAS, he was valiantly serving as a guardian of freedom and liberty in his second tour to Iraq when he was killed on April 6, 2007, near Kirkuk in northern Iraq when a rocket hit his vehicle; and

WHEREAS, during his service to this nation, he was awarded an Army Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Expert Marksmanship Rifle Medal, Expert Marksmanship Pistol Medal, two Iraq Campaign Medals, and three Sea Service Deployment Ribbons; and

WHEREAS, Adam leaves behind many who will cherish his memory, including his parents, his wife Erin, his daughters Lilly and Gwyneth, his brothers Kyle and Robert, and his sister Angela; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to EOD Technician First Class Joseph Adam McSween's life of service to his country be established.

PART IX

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Patrolman Donald J. Mander; and

WHEREAS, Patrolman Mander served with honor and distinction with the Macon Police Department; and

WHEREAS, he exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, which were continually recognized by his peers; and

WHEREAS, Patrolman Mander was tragically killed in the line of duty on August 23, 1986; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Patrolman Mander will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this dedicated officer and loyal friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to Patrolman Mander's life and service to this state be established.

PART X

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one if its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Deputy Richard Daniels on June 22, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Daniels began his career in law enforcement in August, 2006, as a jailer and was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Daniels was mandated as a certified deputy for the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office on September 14, 2007, and was killed while on patrol when his vehicle hit a fallen tree covering the highway; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his supportive wife, Carrie, and was blessed with a beautiful daughter, Lena; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Daniels exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, which were continually recognized by his peers; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Deputy Daniels will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

PART XI

WHEREAS, Mr. Louie Clark was born November 25, 1924, in Mitchell County, Georgia, and has spent his life serving others; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Clark served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946, was stationed aboard the destroyer USS Haynsworth, and survived kamikaze attacks and numerous battles while defending the principles and ideals of America during World War II; and

WHEREAS, after the war, Mr. Clark returned home and attended Florida State College on the GI Bill; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Clark served on the Madison County School Board for several years before being elected to the General Assembly in 1974; and

WHEREAS, he devoted two decades to the public as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, where he was known for his keen wit, gutsy disposition, and independent spirit about government and public service; and

WHEREAS, a knowledgeable historian, Mr. Clark was awarded the highest award from the United Daughters of the Confederacy; and

WHEREAS, he is united in love and marriage to his adoring wife Ann and has been blessed with four amazing children; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

PART XII

WHEREAS, Mr. Bert Ward was born on May 30, 1922, in Catoosa County, Georgia, was educated in the Catoosa County public school system, and graduated from Ringgold High School; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ward served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during World War II on the USS Gillis and the USS Williamson in the Pacific; and

WHEREAS, he sustained injuries during his service when his ship was torpedoed by Japanese submarines in the North Pacific; and

WHEREAS, upon returning home after the war, Mr. Ward continued his public service as Catoosa County Tax Commissioner, diligently and conscientiously devoting innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state for 19 years; and

WHEREAS, he was elected to represent Catoosa County as a State Representative in the Georgia General Assembly in 1967 and 1968; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ward served as a judge in Catoosa County for several years before he was elected to serve on the Board of Commissioners of Catoosa County; and

WHEREAS, as a member of the Board of Commissioners, Mr. Ward was instrumental in establishing procedures, policies, and rules and regulations of the board and helped in the establishment of the county's 911emergency response system and the naming of the Catoosa Parkway; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ward's significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and service of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

PART XIII

WHEREAS, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., stands as one of the most prominent Georgians of the 20th Century; and

WHEREAS, Rev. King attended public school in Georgia, graduating from high school at the age of 15, and received his bachelor's degree in 1948 from Morehouse College; and
WHEREAS, after three years of theological study at Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania, where he was elected president of the senior class, he was awarded a divinity degree in 1951, and, with a fellowship won at Crozer, he enrolled in graduate studies at Boston University, completing his residence for the doctorate in 1953 and receiving his doctoral degree in 1955; and

WHEREAS, in 1957, he was elected president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and, in the 11 years between 1957 and 1968, he traveled over 6 million miles and spoke over 2,500 times in support of civil rights and wrote five books as well as numerous articles; and

WHEREAS, he led a massive protest in Birmingham, Alabama, that caught the attention of the entire world, providing what he called a coalition of conscience and inspiring his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," a manifesto of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States; and

WHEREAS, he also planned and participated in numerous protests and demonstrations for the cause of civil rights including the peaceful march on Washington, D.C., of 250,000 people to whom he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" address at the Lincoln Memorial; and

WHEREAS, he was awarded five honorary degrees; was named Man of the Year by Time magazine in 1963; and, at the age of 35, was the youngest man to have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; and

WHEREAS, through his tireless work on behalf of civil rights for all people, he became not only the symbolic leader of African Americans in the United States but also a world figure in the fight for justice for all; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to dedicate the entire length of Snapfinger Road in DeKalb County from its intersection with Wesley Chapel Road to the Henry County line as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Parkway as an appropriate tribute to this outstanding Georgian.

PART XIV

WHEREAS, Roy Parrish was born in Walker County, Georgia, on November 29, 1933, one of four children born to Roy E. Parrish, Sr., and the former Annie May Autry; the Parrish family and the Autry family were pioneers to Walker County and have made this county their homes since the eighteenth century; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parrish was educated in the City of Chickamauga School System and graduated from Gordon Lee High School in 1953; he started to work for the Chickamauga Telephone Company while still in high school, and he remained in their employ for 19 years, the last several as general manager; and

WHEREAS, he also served two years on active duty with the United States Army in Korea; and

WHEREAS, he was elected Sole Commissioner of Walker County in the Democratic Primary of 1972 and took office January 1, 1973; he went on to serve six, four-year terms; and

WHEREAS, some of his major accomplishments include building the first sanitary landfill in 1973 and operating it for 23 years; building and paving the county roads; passing the first Local Option Sales Tax Referendum in 1977 that rolled back county property tax and for the first time offered property tax relief to the local community; building the civic center, pavilion, and the 911 Center; building a tunnel from the courthouse to the jail for security; and building and operating an animal shelter, 16 fire stations, and 126 bridges; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Parrish worked with Georgia Department of Transportation and the United States Department of the Interior as well as the National Park Service and Congressman Buddy Darden to get a better corridor through or around the Chickamauga Battlefield and was largely responsible for getting the western route through Walker County established as the relocated Highway 27 around the Chickamauga National Park; and

WHEREAS, he has been married to the former Cora Ann Kell, also a native of Walker County, for more than 50 years, and they have two children, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; they live in the City of Chickamauga where they are active members of the Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, he retired, undefeated, from public office in 1996 and now enjoys the freedom of retirement; he and Cora Ann spend time traveling, enjoying their family, gardening, and working in their church where Roy has recruited many of his friends; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting tribute to this life of public service be established.

PART XV

WHEREAS, Dr. Johnny M. Hunt has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Hunt was born on July 17, 1952, in Lumberton, North Carolina, and is a graduate of Gardner-Webb College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; and

WHEREAS, he has served as pastor of Longleaf Baptist Church in Wilmington, North Carolina; Falls Baptist Church in Wake Forest, North Carolina; and Lavonia Baptist Church in Mooresboro, North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Hunt was called by the Lord in 1986 to lead the congregation of First Baptist Church of Woodstock as the church's senior pastor; and

WHEREAS, his vision and direction have helped First Baptist Church of Woodstock grow in size and influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual leader and place for fellowship; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Hunt has served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention and president of the Pastors' Conference of the Southern Baptist Convention; and

WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or humanitarian, Dr. Hunt serves as a shining example of God's righteous path; and

WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Dr. Hunt is a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life and from all economic strata; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message of peace and love be recognized.

PART XVI

WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and

WHEREAS, Korean War veterans have demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and

WHEREAS, they served as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty and diligently and conscientiously underwent intensive and rigorous training in order to serve their country with honor and distinction during a time of war; and

WHEREAS, it is important that Korean War veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Korean War veterans embody the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than themselves, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be honored appropriately.

PART XVII

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Lance Corporal William Taylor Richards; and

WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Richards served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Marines Corps; and

WHEREAS, he was born on January 31, 1990, in Trenton, Georgia, and graduated from Dade County High School, where he was known as a talented musician; and

WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Richards was stationed in the Helmand province of Afghanistan when he was killed while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; and

WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Williams was awarded a Rifle Expert Medal, an Afghanistan Campaign Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, a Global War Service Medal, a War on Terrorism Medal, and a Purple Heart; and

WHEREAS, he leaves behind many who will cherish his memory, including his wife Emily and his beautiful daughter Kayden Leigh; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to Lance Corporal Richards' life of service to his country be established.

PART XVIII

WHEREAS, Mr. William G. Long has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Long diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service to the City of Woodstock as a city council member, a member of the Planning Commission, a city judge, and mayor over the course of 40 years; and

WHEREAS, first elected to serve the public in 1966 as a member of the Woodstock City Council, Mr. Long is one of Woodstock's most distinguished citizens and dedicated servants; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Long's significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

PART XIX

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Preston B. Lewis, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, a graduate of Waynesboro High School, Mr. Lewis served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting America during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, he trained at the United States Navy Submarine School, received a Bronze Star, and attained the rank of captain; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in business administration and a law degree before he joined his father's legal practice, Lewis & Lewis, where he practiced law for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, he served as juvenile court judge for more than 30 years and served the people of Georgia as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for six terms and the Georgia Senate for one term; and

WHEREAS, a community leader, Mr. Lewis was a Rotarian and served as president of the Waynesboro Shrine Club and as a member of the Waynesboro Masonic Lodge, the American Legion, and First United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, he left behind many who will cherish his memory, including his wife of 58 years, Katherine Honey Hill; four children, Preston Brooks Lewis III, Clifford Ellis Lewis, Julian Carlton Lewis, and Katherine Virginia Lewis Jones; and 11 grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to Mr. Lewis' life of service to this state be established.

PART XX

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Deputy James D. Paugh on October 23, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Paugh was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, known by friends and family as "J.D.," Deputy Paugh was a dedicated deputy with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office for 17 years; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Paugh's life was tragically cut short after stopping behind a vehicle on Interstate Route 520 in Augusta-Richmond County when the occupant of the vehicle opened fire upon him; and

WHEREAS, he exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and his efficient and effective commitment to excellence was continually recognized by his peers; and
WHEREAS, a native of Augusta, Georgia, Deputy Paugh was the beloved son of Wayne and Anita Paugh and father of Brandon; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Paugh was a dedicated public servant who will long be remembered for his courage and selflessness, and he will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

PART XXI

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Ossie Davis; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Raiford Chatman Davis, better known as Ossie Davis, was born in Clinch County, Georgia, on December 18, 1917, and graduated from Center High School in 1934; and

WHEREAS, he was a member of the Rose McClendon Players acting group in Harlem before enlisting with the United States Army to serve as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty during World War II; and

WHEREAS, during his time in the military, Mr. Davis wrote performances and put on shows for his fellow troops; and

WHEREAS, after the war, Mr. Davis made his Broadway debut in Jeb in 1946 and went on to star in such plays as A Raisin in the Sun, Jamaica, I'm Not Rappaport, and Purlie Victorious; and

WHEREAS, he appeared in numerous film, television, and radio works, including The Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee Story Hour, The Scalphunters, Do the Right Thing, Get on the Bus, The Stand, The Client, Roots: The Next Generation, Evening Shade, and With Ossie & Ruby; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Davis authored several books for young readers, including Escape to Freedom: A Play about Young Frederick Douglass, Langston, and Just Like Martin; and

WHEREAS, he was well respected among Civil Rights activists for his work as master of ceremonies for the 1963 March on Washington, raising money for Freedom Riders arrested in the South for violating segregation laws, and championing the work of Paul Robeson, W.E.B. DuBois, A. Philip Randolph, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Frannie Lou Hammer; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Davis was recognized with numerous honors and accolades, including the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, the NAACP Image Award, the Marian Anderson Award, a Grammy Award for Spoken Word, the National Medal of Art, and the Kennedy Center Honors; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to Mr. Davis's life of service to this state be established.

PART XXII

WHEREAS, Superior Court Judge Kenneth O. Nix was raised in the Grove Park Commons of Grove Park; and

WHEREAS, he graduated from West Fulton High School, and he has been known as a great athlete over the years; and

WHEREAS, he has resided in Cobb County all of his adult life and served in the Georgia House of Representatives and was later appointed and re-elected to the Cobb County State Court; and

WHEREAS, several years later, Judge Nix was appointed to the Cobb County Superior Court and was re-elected on several occasions until he retired this past year to spend more time with his loving wife and family in Smyrna, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Judge Nix has served with honor and distinction with the State of Georgia, and his vision and unyielding commitment is appreciated by the citizens of his community and state; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

PART XXIII

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that:

(1) This body hereby joins in honoring military veterans and dedicates State Route 22 in Oglethorpe County from U.S. Route 78/State Route 10 in Lexington to the Madison County line as Veterans Memorial Highway;

(2) The members of this body honor the life and contributions of Herman E. Black and his dedicated service to and sacrifice for his community and this state and that State Route 22 in the City of Gray from the eastern city limit to its intersection with State Route 11 is dedicated as the Herman E. Black Memorial Highway;

(3) The members of this body honor Sgt. Carlton "Dan" Jenkins for his effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia, extend to his family their most sincere condolences, and dedicate the interchange at Horsestamp Church Road and I-95 between mile markers 18 and 22 is dedicated as the Sgt. Carlton "Dan" Jenkins Memorial Interchange;

(4) The portion of SR 142 in Newton County between SR 11 and SR 278 is dedicated as the J. Dixon Hays Memorial Highway;

(5) State Route 62 from the county line between Early County and Calhoun County in Arlington to Blakley is designated as the Jimmie Hodge Timmons, Jr., Highway;

(6) The members of this body join to commend Mr. Clarence Williams, Sr., for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the State of Georgia and dedicate the bridge on U.S. Route 84/State Route 38 over the CSX railroad tracks in Liberty County as the Clarence Williams, Sr., Overpass;

(7) The bridge on State Route 280 over the Chattahoochee River in Cobb/Fulton County is dedicated as the Trooper Chadwick T. LeCroy Memorial Bridge;

(8) This body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician First Class Joseph Adam McSween and dedicates the intersection of State Route 7/North Valdosta Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway in Lowndes County as the EOD Technician First Class Joseph Adam McSween Memorial Intersection;

(9) This body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of Patrolman Donald J. Mander and dedicates the underpass at State Route 19/Forsyth Road and Napier Avenue in the City of Macon as the Patrolman Donald J. Mander Memorial Underpass;

(10) The bridge on State Route 96 over Interstate 16 in Twiggs County is dedicated as the Deputy Richard Daniels Memorial Bridge;

(11) State Route 98 in Madison County from its intersection with U.S. Route 29 in Danielsville to State Route 106 in Ila is dedicated as the Louie Clark Highway;

(12) The bridge on Catoosa Parkway over Tiger Creek in Catoosa County is dedicated as the Bert Ward Memorial Bridge;

(13) The entire length of Snapfinger Road in DeKalb County from its intersection with Wesley Chapel Road to the Henry County line is dedicated as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Parkway;

(14) This body desires to honor Roy Parrish by renaming the portion of US 27/SR 1 from the city limits of Fort Oglethorpe south to Shields Crossing as the Roy Parrish Parkway;

(15) The portion of State Route 92 in Cherokee County from Neese Road to Trickum Road is dedicated as the Johnny Hunt Highway;

(16) This body hereby joins in honoring veterans of the Korean War and dedicates Interstate 59 in Dade County from the Alabama state line to the interchange with I-24 as the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway;

(17) This body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of Marine Lance Corporal William Taylor Richards and dedicates the portion of Highway 11 in Dade County from the Alabama state line to the Tennessee state line as the Lance Corporal William Taylor Richards Memorial Highway;

(18) The interchange at Interstate 575 and Ridgewalk Parkway in the City of Woodstock is dedicated as the William G. Long Interchange at Ridgewalk Parkway;

(19) This body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of Mr. Preston B. Lewis, Jr., and dedicates the portion of U.S. Highway 25N from Waynesboro to Walnut Branch as the Preston B. Lewis, Jr., Memorial Highway;

(20) The portion of Interstate Route 520 in Richmond County from Exit 2 (Wrightsboro Road) to Exit 3 (Gordon Highway) is dedicated as the Deputy James D. Paugh Memorial Highway;

(21) This body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of Mr. Ossie Davis and dedicates the portion of U.S. Highway 1/State Route 4 Business within the city limits of Waycross in Ware County as the Ossie Davis Parkway;

(22) That the portion of South Cobb Drive beginning at the intersection of South Cobb Drive and Concord Road to the intersection of South Cobb Drive and Cooper Lake Road is dedicated as the Judge Kenneth O. Nix Highway;

(23) The Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution; and

(24) The Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Department of Transportation, the family of Herman E. Black, the family of Sgt. Carlton "Dan" Jenkins, the family of J. Dixon Hays, the family of Jimmie Hodge Timmons, Jr., Clarence Williams, Sr., the family of Trooper Chadwick T. LeCroy, the family of EOD Technician First Class Joseph Adam McSween, the family of Patrolman Donald J. Mander, the family of Deputy Richard Daniels, Mr. Louie Clark, the family of Mr. Bert Ward, the family of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., the family of Roy Parrish, Jr., the family of Dr. Johnny M. Hunt, and the family of Marine Lance Corporal William Tyler Richards, the Honorable William G. Long, the family of Mr. Preston B. Lewis, Jr., the family of Deputy James D. Paugh, the family of Mr. Ossie Davis, and the family of Judge Kenneth O. Nix.