Bill Text: GA SR308 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: William Austin Atkins, Sr. Bridge; dedicate
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-03-03 - Senate Read and Referred [SR308 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR308-Introduced.html
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Senate
Resolution 308
By:
Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and honoring William Austin Atkins, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his honor;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
William Austin Atkins, Sr., born in Tate, Georgia, on August 16, 1933, to Austin
and Gladys Atkins, has been recognized in the 24th Edition of Who's Who in the
World as worthy of recognition along with notable leaders and achievers from all
walks of life, whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the political,
cultural, business, and academic frameworks of America and the world;
and
WHEREAS,
this esteemed member of the House of Representatives from 1982 to 1994 served
his constituents well as a member of the Appropriations, Regulated Beverages,
and Industry Committees; and
WHEREAS,
his bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from Mercer University was of great
use to him as the Director of the Drugs and Narcotics Agency of the State of
Georgia, a position which he retired from in 2008; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Atkins possesses a wide range of talents and abilities which include being
lead vocalist of the Bill Atkins Band; and
WHEREAS,
this devoted husband, and father of two children and two stepchildren still
finds time to be involved in his community through his service to the First
United Methodist Church on the administrative board, to Mercer University School
of Pharmacy on the board of directors, Brawner Hospital on the governing board,
and Smyrna Hospital on the long-range planning board; and
WHEREAS,
he honorably served his country in the United States Army Medical Service Corps
from 1955 to 1957; and
WHEREAS,
others have recognized his talents and contributions by honoring him with awards
such as the Smryna/Oakdale Moose Lodge in 1993 with the "Mr. Cobb County" award;
the Cobb County Clean Commission in 1992 with the "One of a Kind Award"; Cobb
County in 1992 with the Statesman of the Year award; American Cancer Society in
1991 with the Recipient Appreciation plaque; Personal Care Homes of Georgia in
1991 with the Legislator of the Year Friendship Award; and the Cobb County Bar
Association in 1991 with the Liberty Bell Award; and
WHEREAS,
in addition to the Pharmacist of the Year in Georgia award he received from Phi
Delta Chi in 1978, he has also received numerous awards throughout the years for
his dedication and service to the pharmacy profession; and
WHEREAS,
Bill Atkins is a shining example of the important impact that the efforts of one
individual can have on the citizens of his community, his state, his country,
and even the world, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that his superlative
accomplishments be recognized by the dedication of a bridge in his name in honor
of his accomplishments.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of
this body join in recognizing and honoring William Austin Atkins, Sr., for his
outstanding service to his community and to the State of Georgia and dedicate
the bridge over I-75 North at Windy Hill Road, in Cobb County, as the William
Austin Atkins, Sr. Bridge.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the William Austin
Atkins, Sr., Bridge.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to William Austin Atkins,
Sr., and the Department of Transportation.
