Bill Text: GA HR1103 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Deputy James D. Paugh Memorial Highway; Richmond County; dedicate
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-20 - Effective Date [HR1103 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1103-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1103 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE)
By:
Representatives Sims of the
119th,
Murphy of the
120th,
Howard of the
121st,
Smith of the
122nd,
and Frazier of the
123rd
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life of Deputy James D. Paugh and dedicating a road 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 Deputy James D. Paugh on October 23, 2011; and
WHEREAS,
Deputy Paugh was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and
by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and
dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS,
known by friends and family as "J.D.," Deputy Paugh was a dedicated deputy with
the Richmond County Sheriff's Office for 17 years; and
WHEREAS,
Deputy Paugh's life was tragically cut short after stopping behind a vehicle on
Interstate Route 520 in Augusta-Richmond County when the occupant of the vehicle
opened fire upon him; and
WHEREAS,
he exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine
leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and his
efficient and effective commitment to excellence was continually recognized by
his peers; and
WHEREAS,
a native of Augusta, Georgia, Deputy Paugh was the beloved son of Wayne and
Anita Paugh and father of Brandon; and
WHEREAS,
Deputy Paugh was a dedicated public servant who will long be remembered for his
courage and selflessness, and he will be missed by all who had the great fortune
of knowing him.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that
the portion of Interstate Route 520 in Richmond County from Exit 2 (Wrightsboro
Road) to Exit 3 (Gordon Highway) is dedicated as the Deputy James D. Paugh
Memorial Highway.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Deputy James D.
Paugh Memorial Highway.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the family of
Deputy James D. Paugh and to the Department of Transportation.
