Bill Text: GA SR328 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: W.T. (Travis) Duke Memorial Bridge; dedicate
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-03-04 - Senate Read and Referred [SR328 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR328-Introduced.html
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Senate
Resolution 328
By:
Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Stoner of the 6th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of W.T. (Travis) Duke and dedicating a bridge 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 William Travis Duke of Mableton; and
WHEREAS,
he served as a State Representative, 1971-1975; was active in local and state
politics for over 30 years; and was one of the first Republicans elected in Cobb
County; and
WHEREAS,
a man of conviction and purpose, he was a member and/or officer of myriad
community service boards, including the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce,
Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority, Mable House, Cobb County Boys
Club, Open Gate Children's Shelter, Department of Family and Children Services,
Georgian Club, Cobb-Marietta Museum, Salvation Army, and the Jaycees;
and
WHEREAS,
William was united in love and marriage to Betty and was blessed with two
remarkable children, Jennifer and Derek, and three wonderful grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS,
he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he
demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS,
he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of
his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS,
a compassionate and generous man, William Travis Duke will long be remembered
for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal public servant and
advocate for his community will be missed by all who had the great fortune of
knowing him, and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to his
life be established.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of
this body join in honoring the life and memory of William Travis Duke; express
their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing; and dedicate the bridge
over SR 41 at I-285, in Cobb County, as the W.T. (Travis) Duke Memorial
Bridge.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the W.T. (Travis)
Duke Memorial Bridge.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of William
Travis Duke and the Department of Transportation.
