Bill Text: GA HR1673 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Deputy James D. Paugh Memorial Interchange; Augusta-Richmond County; dedicate
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-03-07 - House Second Readers [HR1673 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1673-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1673
By:
Representatives Sims of the
119th,
Howard of the
121st,
and Smith of the
122nd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life of Deputy James D. Paugh and dedicating an interchange in his memory;
and for other purposes.
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 member of
the Richmond County Sheriff's Office for 17 years; and
WHEREAS,
Deputy Paugh's life was cut tragically short while protecting the public near
the interchange of U.S. Route 78/State Route 10 with Interstate Route 520 in
Augusta-Richmond County; 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,
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.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that
the interchange of U.S. Route 78/State Route 10 with Interstate Route 520 in
Augusta-Richmond County is dedicated as the Deputy James D. Paugh Memorial
Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Deputy James D. Paugh Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Deputy James D. Paugh Memorial Interchange.
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
Deputy James D. Paugh and to the Department of Transportation.
