Bill Text: GA SR1075 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: CSA Army of Tennessee Highway; dedicate

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-05-24 - Act 436 [SR1075 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1075-Introduced.html

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10 SR1075/AP

Senate Resolution 1075

By: Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bulloch of the 11th and Heath of the 31st

ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION

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

PART I

WHEREAS, the Battle of Chickamauga, named after the Chickamauga Creek which flowed nearby, was fought September 19-20, 1863, and involved more than 150,000 soldiers of the Northern and Southern armies; and

WHEREAS, the landscape of the battle was one where neither army wanted to fight, and the thick forest limited visibility to 150 feet, less than the range of a rifle; cannon were useless, and often the fighting was hand-to-hand; and

WHEREAS, during the battle, soldiers were cared for in the nearby homes and adjacent buildings, with many Union doctors remaining behind to care for the wounded after the Southern victory, and many parched and wounded soldiers of both sides drank from the town's bubbling Crawfish Spring, still active today; and

WHEREAS, the corridor of the highway dedicated in this resolution follows the general route of march for the army that fought in the Battle of Chickamauga; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting to honor the brave men who fought and died here with a lasting memorial to their sacrifice.

PART II

WHEREAS, the Honorable Frank Milton Gleason served with distinction in various leadership roles in Walker and surrounding counties in Northwest Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he was instrumental in establishing several banks in the area, including the Rossville Bank; and

WHEREAS, he also served as the county attorney for Catoosa, Dade, and Walker counties; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Mr. Gleason's accomplishments be publicly recognized.

PART III

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Eli Robert "E. R." Bates, Jr., on October 28, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bates was born in Atlanta, Georgia, a beloved son of the late Robert Bates, Sr., and Lois Hilderbrand Bates; and

WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty during World War II, and upon his return home he took over his father's business, Bates Hardware Company, where he worked until his retirement in 1973; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bates was active in his trade, belonging to associations such as the Atlanta Retail Hardware Association and the National Retail Hardware Association, and served as president of the Northside Business Association and the Georgia-Florida Retail Hardware Association; and

WHEREAS, in honor of his 50 years of dedicated service to the hardware industry, Mr. Bates was awarded the prestigious Gold Hammer; and

WHEREAS, he was devoted to his community and served as a civic leader as a member of the Cartersville Chamber of Commerce, the Mason Lodge, the Yaraab Shrine Temple, and the Elks Lodge #1969; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bates was united in love and marriage for 59 years to his lovely wife Wynell Hogeland Bates, and he was surrounded by the love of his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Chuck Walker; his adoring grandchildren, Tony, Kristy, and Christopher; and his delightful great-granddaughters, Kayla and Ashlyn; and

WHEREAS, the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated provided the foundation and framework of success in which all of his family members have developed and flourished; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Mr. Bates will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, neighbor, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him and it is only fitting that a permanent memorial be established in his memory.

PART IV

WHEREAS, George Edward Goare was born April 21, 1937, in Webster County and served the county as deputy sheriff under Sheriff Richard Johnson from June, 1965, until he won election as sheriff in November, 1972; and

WHEREAS, George Edward was a devoted sheriff and worked to keep the peace and help others in need throughout his career; and

WHEREAS, he was a devoted family man and was very proud of his wife, Sandra, and twin sons, Mike and Mitch; and

WHEREAS, he graciously served Preston Methodist Church where he was a Sunday school teacher and enjoyed leading the singing each Sunday; and

WHEREAS, George Edward was an enthusiastic supporter of the Georgia Sheriff's Boys Ranch in Hahira, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of Webster County have hung a portrait of George Edward in the courthouse in appreciation of his service to the county; and

WHEREAS, Sheriff George Edward Goare was killed in the line of duty on April 11, 1985; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting that this man of service be honored with a lasting memorial to his life well lived.

PART V

WHEREAS, in the early 1940's, Roy Varner migrated from Franklin County to Newton County, where he met his future wife of 66 years Charlyne Aaron; and

WHEREAS, the couple has two children, Anita Varner and Aaron Varner, two grandchildren, Ginger Johnson and Tuesday Rawls, and four great-grandchildren, Skye and Jonathan Johnson and Jet and Riley Rawls; and

WHEREAS, Roy says he was born a farmer and will die a farmer, but he realized by the 1970's that small-scale farming could not support a family and he gave up farming and entered his second career; and

WHEREAS, in 1977, he was elected chairman of the Newton County Board of Commissioners, where he served until 1992; and

WHEREAS, his goal was to make Newton County a better place for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren to live; and he viewed his role as that of a public servant, not a politician, and felt that the best government occurred when cities and the county cooperated to achieve common goals; and

WHEREAS, during Roy Varner's years in office, great progress was made in Newton County and he attributes this success to the support given by the voters of Newton County to the Board of Commissioners when they approved the special purpose local option sales tax and a general obligation bond; and

WHEREAS, he viewed the passage of the two financial bills as proof that the voters had confidence in his administration's ability to improve conditions for all of the county; and

WHEREAS, among the achievements the county reached during Roy Varner's 16 years of service were the Cornish Creek Reservoir, a project that included the efforts of leaders in Walton County, the City of Covington, and Newton County, which had many naysayers who said that the reservoir would never be built, but Roy and others believed in the project that was finished within five years, giving a ready source of water to the residents of the area; obtaining the right of way and building Georgia Highway 613, which is referred to locally as "the bypass road"; purchasing modern equipment for the roads department in order to provide better road maintenance capabilities for the county; providing fire trucks and firefighters for each district of the county – in 1977, Newton County had one fire truck and one fireman; constructing a building in which county-wide animal control was housed; building a new jail; and establishing a retirement system for all county employees; and

WHEREAS, he served on many committees, including the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, the Water and Soil Conservation Board, the Georgia Finance Authority, Operation Round Up, and the Regional Conservation and Development Council; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting tribute to the accomplishments of Roy Varner and his family be established.

PART VI

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of her finest citizens with the passing of J. Sid Garner on February 19, 2010; and

WHEREAS, born in Oxford, Mississippi, on February 22, 1925, Sid was a United States Air Force officer whose military career included service in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, this epitome of the true Southern gentleman provided invaluable support and advice to all who sought his wise counsel; and

WHEREAS, Sid was a devout Christian and an elder of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Covington, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the loss of this esteemed man of integrity, fortitude, and faith leaves a great void in the hearts of his family and friends, whose lives were all the better for having known, loved, and been loved by J. Sid Garner.

PART VII

WHEREAS, in 1981, Stanley K. Tanger began construction on the 50,000 square foot phase of Burlington Manufacturer's Outlet Center (BMOC) off Interstate 85 in Burlington, North Carolina, and it was the first-of-a-kind strip shopping center with brand-name factory outlet stores; and

WHEREAS, in 1993, Tanger became the first outlet center developer to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange as a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT); and

WHEREAS, in 1995, Tanger was the first developer to implement a money-back low price guarantee program for its customers; and
WHEREAS, Tanger is celebrating over 28 years as a leading developer of manufacturers' outlet centers with the nation's premier brand name and designer outlet stores, and in 2008, Tanger welcomed over 150 million shoppers to its centers; and

WHEREAS, the people in Locust Grove, Georgia, and Henry County truly appreciate the outstanding corporate citizenship of this great company and appreciate the economic activity and jobs that the company brings to the area.

PART VIII

WHEREAS, in 1969, a group of young but already seasoned and incredibly talented musicians, including guitarist Duane Allman, bassist Berry Oakley, vocalist and organist Gregg Allman, guitarist Dickey Betts, percussionist Butch Trucks, and percussionist Jaimoe, formed the Allman Brothers Band and established the band's home in Macon; and

WHEREAS, at now legendary jam sessions at their initial base on College Street, their later home at the "Big House" on Vineville Avenue, and other locations in and around Macon, including Rose Hill Cemetery and a farm known as Idlewild South, the band fused elements of blues, jazz, rock, and country music to create a musical genre now known and loved as "southern rock" and became one of the most exciting groups of performers ever to take the stage; and

WHEREAS, the incomparable and wide-ranging talents, creativity, inspiration, soulfulness, and dedication of the Allman Brothers Band remain evidenced in legacies of live performances and studio recordings of such songs and compositions as "Statesboro Blues," "Dreams," "Midnight Rider," "Whipping Post," "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed," "Mountain Jam," "Blue Sky," "Melissa," "One Way Out," "Hot 'Lanta," and "Little Martha"; and

WHEREAS, Duane Allman's all too brief life was tragically ended at age 24 by a motorcycle accident on a street in Macon on October 29, 1971; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that his life and memory be honored by this state and in the community which the band graced with their gifts and spirits.

PART IX

WHEREAS, James C. Moore was born in Coffee County in 1930; and

WHEREAS, he graduated from Nicholls High School, from South Georgia College, and Georgia Southern College (known as Georgia Teachers College at the time); and

WHEREAS, he served in the United States Air Force from 1951 until 1953, rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant; and

WHEREAS, he taught and coached in the Coffee County School System for 13 years, serving at West Green (2), Nicholls (5), Douglas Junior High (2), and Coffee High (4); and

WHEREAS, he also served as Principal of West Green Elementary for one year, Assistant Superintendent for one year, and as Superintendent of Schools for nine years; and

WHEREAS, from 1978-1989, he served in the General Assembly representing Coffee and Atkinson Counties. During this period, he became close friends with the DOT Commissioner, Tom Moreland, and initiated many highway projects that are still providing benefits today. These projects included: the four-laning of U.S. Highway 441 from Douglas to Pearson; the four-laning and adding passing lanes from downtown Douglas to the present high school and to Broxton; the completion of the perimeter road around Douglas, which Mr. Moreland said at the dedication that Douglas was only the third city in Georgia to have a perimeter road behind Atlanta and Athens; the paving of streets in Coffee and Touchton Woods subdivisions; the paving of all roads to churches in Coffee County; the four-laning of SR 158 from Peterson Avenue to Baker Highway (a must for the Wal-Mart Distribution Center to locate in Douglas); and adding wider truck access on the perimeter road for Wal-Mart; and

WHEREAS, while in the General Assembly, James C. Moore served on the Ways and Means, Education, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and QBE Study Committees; and

WHEREAS, he was a member of the Legislative Council to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) for five years; and

WHEREAS, James C. Moore sponsored legislation to create the Department of Adult and Technical Education; and

WHEREAS, he resigned from the General Assembly in 1989 to become the Vice-President for Economic Development at Altamaha Technical College in Jesup and served in that position from 1989 until 1992; and
WHEREAS, since he grew up in Coffee County, attended school in Coffee County, returned to Coffee County to live and work as an educator and farmer, and is a landowner and was a former business owner in Douglas, it is only proper and fitting that a lasting tribute recognizing the contributions of James C. Moore to the people of Coffee County be established.

PART X

WHEREAS, SFC John Curtis Beale was assigned to the First Battalion, 108th Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Squadron, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Georgia Army National Guard from Calhoun, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he was killed in Kapisa, Afghanistan, of wounds from an improvised explosive device and small arms fire; and

WHEREAS, he was born in Riverdale, Georgia, and graduated from Riverdale High School before joining the United States Army, where he served from 1989 through 1994, including the Desert Shield-Desert Storm campaign in Iraq; and

WHEREAS, he was married to his beautiful bride and high school sweetheart, Crystal, on July 16, 1990; and

WHEREAS, SFC Beale joined the Army National Guard in 2004, spurred on by the events of 9/11; and

WHEREAS, during this time, he also was working toward a history degree at Clayton State University and had completed two years of his four-year program; and

WHEREAS, he was also a full-time employee at Clayton County Water Authority and participated in activities on Career Day with many students because he loved working with young people; and

WHEREAS, SFC Beale was a member of Eagles Landing First Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife, Crystal, and their wonderful children, Christopher and Calye; his father, William B. Beale, a retired Navy sailor; and his brothers, Michael and Timothy; and

WHEREAS, he had a deep love for his country and the men he served with, and he wanted to make a difference in this world; he was a humble man, but he was always outspoken on the defense of our country in order to give a future to the children of this great nation;

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to SFC Beale's life of service to his country be established; and

WHEREAS, such a memorial not only honors SFC John Beale, but also pays tribute to the citizens of Fayette, Clayton, and Henry counties. Specifically, this dedication memorializes the way the citizens of these counties paid their respect to SFC Beale's return home. The American spirit became fully manifested in the citizens who lined the streets and sidewalks to offer their support for the Beale family. Their actions on that day were a testament to this great country, and further illustrated the respect that is deserved to every serviceman or woman.

PART XI

WHEREAS, T. L. Coogle was a businessman and operated a cotton gin and warehouses in Oglethorpe, Georgia, for more than 40 years; and

WHEREAS, he was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1948-1952; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure as a state representative, T. L. Coogle sponsored legislation for the construction of a new bridge over the Flint River on Georgia Highway 49 in Oglethorpe and Montezuma, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, during his lifetime, attempts were made to have the bridge at Georgia Highway 49 and the Flint River named after him; and

WHEREAS, in honor of T. L. Coogle's efforts to better his community by having the river bridge replaced with a modern bridge, it is only fitting and proper that he be memorialized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.

PART XII

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, the veterans of Coffee County, Georgia, which include members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and National Guard have been an indispensable part of our nation's efforts to promote democracy, peace, and freedom; and

WHEREAS, all Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women of the United States armed forces who risk their lives in the defense of freedom and to secure the blessings of liberty for this nation and other peoples of the world; and

WHEREAS, Georgia's veterans have long been recognized by the citizens of this nation for the vital role that they have played in leadership and their deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of the United States; and

WHEREAS, the selfless and heroic commitment of veterans of the United States military stand as a shining tribute to the American spirit and loyalty to the principles of democracy, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be recognized appropriately; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that veterans of the United States military are honored and remembered by the dedication of a portion of SR 158 East in Coffee County as the Coffee County Veterans Highway, and it stands as a constant reminder of the sacrifice made by members of the military and their willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves.

PART XIII

WHEREAS, Aubrae Gunderson, the daughter of Dan and Eileen Gunderson and big sister to Arielle, was a sophomore at Heritage High School when her remarkable life ended too soon; and

WHEREAS, she was struck and killed by an automobile while practicing with her cross country team on September 26, 2005; and

WHEREAS, Aubrae excelled in academics, carrying a grade point average of 3.95, and she also lettered in cross country and soccer while competing in volleyball and swimming; and

WHEREAS, her strong faith and love for her family was exhibited in the way she faced each and every day and her unreserved love of life; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this young life that was ended before its time is memorialized with a lasting tribute.

PART XIV

WHEREAS, many residents of Jenkins County have proudly served in the armed forces of this great nation and have defended our freedom around the world; and

WHEREAS, 36 members of the armed forces from Jenkins County gave their lives defending the freedom we all enjoy in this great country; and

WHEREAS, these courageous soldiers, in the spirit of the American patriot, volunteered to confront the dangers, privations, and discomforts of military service and, in the spirit of humanity, strived to keep the peace in the world with fortitude and steadfast resolve, making us as a nation truly proud; and

WHEREAS, all Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women of our armed forces who risk their lives in the defense of freedom and to secure the blessings of liberty for this nation and other peoples of the world.

PART XV

WHEREAS, many residents of Screven County have proudly served in the armed forces of this great nation and have defended our freedom around the world; and

WHEREAS, over 105 members of the armed forces from Screven County have given their lives in the wars and conflicts fought by our great country so that the rest of us can remain free; and

WHEREAS, many veterans returned from their service in the armed forces to become cornerstones of our great society; and

WHEREAS, these courageous soldiers, in the spirit of the American patriot, volunteered to confront the dangers, privations, and discomforts of military service and, in the spirit of humanity, strived to keep the peace in the world with fortitude and steadfast resolve, making us as a nation truly proud; and

WHEREAS, all Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women of our armed forces who risk their lives in the defense of freedom and to secure the blessings of liberty for this nation and other peoples of the world.

PART XVI

WHEREAS, on December 17, 2005, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most outstanding citizens with the passing of Mr. Charles N. "Judy" Poag; and

WHEREAS, Charles Poag graduated from Murray County High School in 1951, and he treasured the Cleveland Indian's baseball jacket he earned while pitching for the Cleveland farm club; and

WHEREAS, after obtaining a degree from Lincoln Memorial College in 1955, he returned to Murray County High School where he made headlines in the early years of his teaching and coaching career by being the first coach to take the girls team to the state playoffs; and

WHEREAS, Charles Poag's prominent political career began in 1960 when he was the youngest sheriff ever elected in Georgia, serving 16 years in office; and

WHEREAS, he also worked as a police officer for the Chatsworth Police Department for five years and as a state investigator for the State of Georgia in addition to being a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for ten years, prodigiously serving the State of Georgia and its citizens with an unwavering commitment to honor and integrity; and

WHEREAS, he dedicated his life to helping others, especially the senior citizens of Murray County, for whom he was the driving force that led to the building of the senior citizens center in Chatsworth appropriately named the "Charles Judy Poag Senior Citizen Center"; and

WHEREAS, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and his passing left an unfillable void in the hearts and lives of his family, friends, and associates.

PART XVII

WHEREAS, Bill Cummings is married to the former Jenna Lee Wilson, a retired Polk County educator, and they are the parents of three children: David, Julie, and Tommy; and

WHEREAS, a graduate of Rockmart High School, he received a junior college degree from West Georgia College, an AB degree from Atlanta Christian College, an AB degree from Oglethorpe University, and a master's degree from West Georgia College; and

WHEREAS, he served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne Division; and

WHEREAS, Bill Cummings is a retired educator with the Polk School District, and he twice served as president of the Georgia Association of Educators and has served in various education leadership positions on local, state, and national levels; and

WHEREAS, he has been active in business, governmental, and religious activities, including serving on the Board of Trustees of the West Georgia College Foundation and being a member of the Polk Historical Society, the retired teachers associations, the American Legion, the Chamber of Commerce, the American Association of Retired Persons, and the National Rifle Association; and

WHEREAS, he also served for many years as a member and vice chairperson of the Polk County Democratic Executive Committee; and

WHEREAS, the Honorable Bill Cummings served with unparalleled ability as a member of the House of Representatives from 1981 through 2006; and

WHEREAS, this dynamic and powerful public servant faithfully represented the citizens of Bartow, Floyd, and Polk counties with great distinction, dedication, and ability; and

WHEREAS, his creative leadership and his thoughtful sensitivity with respect to complex social and political matters, and especially his ability to work behind the scenes and build coalitions and consensus, received the approval and applause of his peers and constituents.

PART XVIII

WHEREAS, Sheriff Charles W. Bryant was first elected to serve as the sheriff of Cook County, Georgia, on January 1, 1981; and

WHEREAS, he faithfully fulfilled the duties of the sheriff of Cook County until December 31, 2008; and

WHEREAS, during those many years of dedicated service, he served the people of Cook County in an honorable and diligent manner; and

WHEREAS, he devoted his career to protecting the people and property of Cook County and to preserving the peace; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that his years of loyal service are recognized in an appropriate manner.

PART XIX

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body dedicate the portion of SR 1 from its intersection with SR 48 in Summerville north through LaFayette on US Highway 27/SR 1 north through Shields Cross Road, US Highway 27/SR 1, to the intersection of Old LaFayette Road and Frank Gleason Highway as the CSA Army of Tennessee Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Frank Milton Gleason and dedicates the intersection at Long Hollow Road and US 27/SR 1 as the Frank M. Gleason Memorial Intersection.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body express their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Eli Robert "E. R." Bates, Jr. upon his passing and that the bridge on SR 113 at the Etowah River just west of Cartersville be dedicated as the E. R. Bates Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of Sheriff George Edward Goare and dedicates the bridge on US 280/SR 27 in Webster County over Lanahassee Creek as the Sheriff George Edward Goare Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in recognizing the accomplishments and public service of Roy Varner and dedicates the portion of SR 36 from Henderson Mill Road to SR 212 in Newton County as the Roy and Aaron Varner Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body express their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of J. Sid Garner on his passing and that a portion of Georgia Highway 36 from its intersection with State Route 212 to the Newton/Butts County line be dedicated as the J. Sid Garner Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in recognizing the outstanding contributions of Tanger Outlet Center and dedicates the portion of I-75 in Henry County from one mile north of Exit 212 to one mile south of Exit 212 as the Tanger Outlet Center Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of State Highway 19 from its intersection with Pio Nono Avenue to its intersection with New Street in the City of Macon is dedicated as Duane Allman Boulevard.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body recognize the outstanding contributions of James C. Moore and dedicate the portion of U.S. 221 North from the city limits of Douglas to the West Green city limits as the James C. Moore Corridor.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of SFC John Curtis Beale and dedicates the portion of Jonesboro Road from McDonough Parkway to the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks in Henry County as the SFC John Beale Hero's Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of T. L. Coogle and dedicates the bridge over the Flint River on Georgia Highway 49 in Oglethorpe and Montezuma, Georgia, as the T. L. Coogle Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby honors the service of all military veterans and dedicates the portion of SR 158 East in Coffee County from the city limits of the City of Douglas to the Ware County line as the Coffee County Veterans Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body offer their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Aubrae Gunderson and dedicate that portion of SR 138 in Rockdale County from its intersection with Grenade Road to its intersection with SR 212 as the Aubrae Gunderson Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body hereby join in remembering the service and sacrifice of all the veterans from Jenkins County and dedicate the portion of SR 17 from the Screven County line to the city limits of Millen in Jenkins County as the Veterans Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body hereby join in remembering the service and sacrifice of all the veterans from Screven County and dedicate the portion of SR 17 from its intersection with SR 301 in Screven County to the Jenkins County line as the Veterans Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body celebrate the outstanding life of Charles N. "Judy" Poag and dedicate the portion of US 411 in Murray County from its intersection with SR 282 south to the Gordon County line as the Charles N. "Judy" Poag Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body unanimously honor and commend their most outstanding former colleague, the Honorable Bill Cummings, and dedicate the portion of SR 101 in Polk County from the Floyd County line south to its intersection with SR 6 as the Bill Cummings Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body recognize the tremendous contributions of Sheriff Charles W. Bryant and dedicate the portion of US 41 beginning at mile marker 10 and continuing to the Tift County line as the Sheriff Charles W. Bryant Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the signs dedicating the SFC John Beale Hero's Highway shall read:

SFC John Beale
2/11/1970 – 6/4/2009
Hero's Highway

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Department of Transportation, the City of Chickamauga, the family of Frank M. Gleason, the family of E. R. Bates, the family of Sheriff Goare, Roy and Aaron Varner, the family of J. Sid Garner, the manager of the Tanger Outlet Center, the family of Duane Allman, James C. Moore, the family of SFC Beale, the family of T. L. Coogle, the Coffee County Commission, the family of Aubrae Gunderson, the Jenkins County commission, the Screven County commission, the family of Charles N. "Judy" Poag, the Honorable Bill Cummings, and Sheriff Charles W. Bryant.