Bill Text: GA HR1482 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Harry L. Portier Memorial Bridge; Irwin County; dedicate
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-03-10 - House Second Readers [HR1482 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1482-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1482
By:
Representative Roberts of the
154th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life of Harry L. Portier and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Harry Portier was born in Ocilla, Georgia, on March 14, 1932; and
WHEREAS,
he grew up playing and fishing in Stump Creek (which was know by a different
name to frequent visitors), because it was within walking distance of his house;
and
WHEREAS,
he played football at Irwin County High School and graduated from Ocilla High
School in 1950; and
WHEREAS,
Harry served his country in the United States Navy for four years and in the
United States Air Force for four years; and
WHEREAS,
he worked as a maintenance supervisor for the State of Florida until his
retirement; and
WHEREAS,
he passed away on December 21, 2008, after suffering a stroke; and
WHEREAS,
it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to the life of this fine
gentleman be established.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of
this body express their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Harry
L. Portier on his passing.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the bridge over Stump Creek on SR 129 in Irwin County
be dedicated as the Harry L. Portier Memorial Bridge.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Harry L. Portier
Memorial Bridge.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the family of
Harry L. Portier and the Department of Transportation.
