Bill Text: GA HR474 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 474 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Trooper Tony M. Lumley Memorial Highway; dedicate

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-03-03 - House Second Readers [HR474 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR474-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 474

By: Representative Maddox of the 127th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life of Georgia State Patrol Trooper Tony M. Lumley and dedicating a highway in his memory; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the law enforcement community and the State of Georgia lost one of their finest husbands, fathers, and law enforcement officers when Georgia State Patrol Trooper Tony M. Lumley gave his life in defense of the public on December 2, 2003; and

WHEREAS, Trooper Lumley joined the Georgia State Patrol as a Trooper Cadet in March, 2002, and completed his training at the 79th Georgia State Patrol Trooper School and graduated as one of the school's most bright and promising troopers in October of that year; and

WHEREAS, he was assigned to the State Patrol post in Forest Park, Georgia, and, as a result of his outstanding performance and work ethic, he was transferred to the State Patrol post in Griffin, Georgia, in February, 2003; and

WHEREAS, a consummate team player, he was admired and respected by his peers for his mastery of law enforcement and public relations skills, sense of humor, and professional attitude; and

WHEREAS, he was an exemplary law enforcement officer who was held in high esteem for his disciplined and faithful devotion to protecting and preserving the public's safety; and

WHEREAS, Trooper Lumley is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Misty, and his precious daughters, Nikki and Brook.

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 Trooper Tony M. Lumley upon his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion SR 18 in Pike County, Georgia, be dedicated as the Trooper Tony M. Lumley Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Trooper Tony M. Lumley Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Represenatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the family of Trooper Tony M. Lumley and the Department of Transportation.