Bill Text: GA SR1141 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: J. Sid Garner Memorial Highway; Newton/ Butts County; dedicate
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-03-08 - Senate Read and Referred [SR1141 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1141-Introduced.html
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Senate
Resolution 1141
By:
Senator Douglas of the 17th
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RESOLUTION
Celebrating
the life of J. Sid Garner and dedicating a highway in his memory; and for other
purposes.
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.
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 J.
Sid Garner on his passing.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the J. Sid Garner
Memorial Highway.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the family of J. Sid Garner
and the Department of Transportation.
