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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.