Bill Text: GA HR1513 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Comm Sub

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Bill Title: Little's Ferry/George F. Green Memorial Bridge; Hancock and Putnam Counties; dedicate

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2010-05-24 - Effective Date [HR1513 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR1513-Comm_Sub.html

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10 LC 34 2757S

The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to HR 1513:

A RESOLUTION

Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.

PART I

WHEREAS, George Franklin Green was born on September 27, 1924, in Bostwick, Georgia, the eldest son of Rice Burkitt Green, Jr., and Rubye Riden Green; and

WHEREAS, he married the former Helen Montine Maxwell of Lexington, Georgia, on June 4, 1944, and from this marriage were born three children: George Franklin Green, Jr., of Sparta, Georgia, Helen "Sistie" Claudia Green Hudson, also of Sparta, Georgia, and Wallace Maxwell Green of Peachtree City, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, George Green graduated from Bostwick High School in 1941 and North Georgia College in 1947 and he went on to graduate from the Medical College of Georgia in 1951; and

WHEREAS, in between times during his college career, he pulled two hitches in the Army, one from 1943-1946 as an infantry captain in the Pacific Theatre, and he re-enlisted in 1951 during the Korean conflict and served until 1953 in the medical corps at Ft. Rucker, Alabama, and Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, also completing his internship at this time; and

WHEREAS, in 1953, a classmate, Dr. David Tanner, brought him to Sparta, Georgia, to join his practice, and Dr. Green practiced medicine in Sparta and Eatonton continuously until he suffered a stroke in 1991; and

WHEREAS, not only was Dr. Green busy in his practice but he was also busy in civic affairs and the political arena, and, among his many accomplishments, he was a Charter Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, lifetime member of the American, Southern, and Georgia Medical Associations, Chief of Staff of Hancock Memorial and Putnam General Hospitals, Deacon of the Sparta Baptist Church, a Mason, Shriner, Director of the Boy Scouts of America Council, President of the Hancock Redevelopment Corporation, Director of the Bank of Hancock County, Chairman of the Putnam and Hancock County Boards of Health, Member of the Georgia State Board of Nursing Home Administrators, Chairman of the Hancock Hospital Corporation, Alderman and later Mayor of the City of Sparta, Hancock County Commissioner, and member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1987-1991; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Green's practice and his love of Hancock County, Georgia, remain legendary to this day and he was well-known for his "bedside manner," his "good-listening ear," and his genuine respect for his patients; and

WHEREAS, he particularly loved bringing new life into the world and as best as can be determined, he delivered 14,000 babies during his almost 40 year practice; and

WHEREAS, in 1860, Kitchen Little of Putnam County owned almost 4,000 acres of land bordering the Oconee River in the Rockville District; and

WHEREAS, he farmed the land and raised a family of 11 children; and

WHEREAS, another member of the family, Milt Little started operating a ferry after General Sherman tore down the only bridge in the area and he operated the ferry boat himself and charged passengers a toll; and

WHEREAS, the ferry was very popular because it was the straightest route between Atlanta and Augusta; and

WHEREAS, in 1925, the state took over the ferry and operated it until a new bridge was built in the late 1940's; and

WHEREAS, when the bridge was finished "Little's Ferry" ceased to operate after a run of 85 years; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Dr. George Franklin Green and the Little Family be memorialized by dedicating a bridge in their memory.

PART II

WHEREAS, Millard Fuller was born on January 3, 1935, in the small cotton mill town of Lanett, Alabama, and graduated from Auburn University and the University of Alabama School of Law; and

WHEREAS, he became a self-made millionaire by the age of 29 and could have lived out the rest of his life in comfort, but instead he and his wife sold all of their possessions, donated the proceeds to the poor, and began searching for a new purpose for their lives; and

WHEREAS, he and his wife established Habitat for Humanity in Americus, Georgia, in 1976; and

WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity has constructed more than 300,000 homes for 1,500,000 people and has a presence in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and more than 90 countries around the world; and

WHEREAS, in 2005, Millard Fuller established The Fuller Center for Housing, which provides support and guidance to local organizations to repair and build homes for impoverished individuals; and

WHEREAS, he committed his life to philanthropy and service to others while raising global concern for homelessness and poverty; and

WHEREAS, Millard Fuller was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, by President Clinton in 1996; and

WHEREAS, Millard Fuller passed away on February 3, 2009, leaving behind a loving wife, a proud family, and a legacy that will extend far beyond his life, and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this life well lived be established.

PART III

WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dual Broadrick graduated from Dalton High School in 1936 and enlisted in the military on January 19, 1941; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, bravely and valiantly defending democracy as a ball turret gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress; and

WHEREAS, in July, 1944, he was assigned to the 390th Bomb Group, Eighth Air Force stationed in England, and on November 30th of that year, on a mission to bomb Merseburg, Germany, Mr. Broadrick's plane was shot down, forcing him to parachute into enemy territory; and

WHEREAS, he was taken as a prisoner of war and after several moves to different camps, he was placed in the permanent POW camp at Staffelstein, which was liberated five months after his capture on April 29, 1945; and

WHEREAS, respected and admired by the people of Whitfield County, Mr. Broadrick was elected to serve as Clerk of the Superior Court of Whitfield County in 1964; and

WHEREAS, for 20 years, Mr. Broadrick served as an honest and dedicated public servant who strove for excellence in all his endeavors and whose primary concern was the fair and impartial administration of justice; and

WHEREAS, he was known as a clear thinker and hard worker, as a man whose strong convictions were supported by meticulous research and careful consideration, and as an equitable, impartial leader whose decisions were governed by the rules of honesty and fair play; and

WHEREAS, upon his retirement from public service, Mr. Broadrick became a gentleman farmer, enjoying the company of his family and friends until his passing on August 20, 2008, at the age of 92; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Broadrick's life story of strength, courage, service, and perseverance serves as an inspiration to all Georgians and is worthy of recognition.

PART IV

WHEREAS, Harry E. Chesser courageously answered his country's call to defend freedom by serving as a door gunner on a search and rescue helicopter as a member of the United States Army in Vietnam from September 23, 1969, until August 15, 1970; and

WHEREAS, he was killed in action on August 15, 1970, in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam; and

WHEREAS, his selfless sacrifice for the sake of our freedom halfway around the world represents what is the best about Americans and America; and

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia and Brantley County owe a debt of gratitude to this native son for the sacrifice of his young life at 21 years of age; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the ultimate sacrifice of this brave warrior be honored by dedicating a lasting memorial in his memory.

PART V

WHEREAS, on February 24, 2005, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most outstanding citizens with the passing of Deputy Sheriff Blake Gammill of Douglas County as a result of wounds that he received while attempting to serve a warrant; and

WHEREAS, Blake Gammill upheld the highest standards of professional excellence in law enforcement in all that he did; and

WHEREAS, this exceptional individual exhibited outstanding leadership, patriotism, courage, and dedication in his service to the citizens of Douglas County and this state; and

WHEREAS, he was honored in 2002 by receiving the Douglas County Sheriff's Department's Medal of Valor for heroism in the line of duty for rescuing a citizen from a burning vehicle following a traffic accident; and

WHEREAS, his unparalleled leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his acute sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of his county and state earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates, and it is only proper and fitting to honor his sacrifice with a lasting memorial.

PART VI

WHEREAS, during his lifetime, Alpha Fowler, Jr., served the citizens of Douglasville and Douglas County in many ways; and

WHEREAS, his dedicated service extended from the battlegrounds of Europe in World War II to the halls of the State Capitol in Atlanta to the local business community and various organizations and institutions; and

WHEREAS, he was a bomber pilot who received the Distinguished Flying Cross during World War II; and

WHEREAS, he represented Douglas County in the Georgia General Assembly from 1950 through 1964 when he won a post on the Public Service Commission where he served until 1970; and

WHEREAS, he served as the head of the Georgia National Guard and started the Georgia Air National Guard, rising to the rank of brigadier general; and

WHEREAS, he was the owner of the first movie theater in Douglas County which was located on the site of the present Douglasville City Hall; and

WHEREAS, he founded Douglas County Federal, started and operated Fowler Egg Farm, and was involved in many local boards and commissions; and

WHEREAS, he was instrumental in obtaining funding for the construction of the Chapel Hill Road bridge over Interstate Highway 20 in Douglas County, and it is only proper and fitting to honor his service with a lasting memorial.

PART VII

WHEREAS, on November 15, 1903, Harry Garrett Fulcher, nicknamed "T" by his family, was born in McBean, Georgia, to Benjamin Gilbert Fulcher and Maryam Meyer Fulcher; and

WHEREAS, "T" worked as a kiln operator at the Babcock & Wilcox Plant for 30 years where his wife, Ostelle, also worked as a secretary. They married in 1935 and were blessed with two children, Susan and Garrett; and

WHEREAS, in 1946, at Miller's Pond, "T" and Ostelle opened T's Restaurant in McBean; and

WHEREAS, "T" possessed a unique combination of love for people and of fishing, and this was a perfect recipe for an outstanding seafood restaurant. "T" and Ostelle's devotion to this restaurant created a loyal following, and in 1952, they built T's Seafood Restaurant at its present location; and

WHEREAS, "T" and Ostelle passed away in 1983, but the Fulcher family has been proud to carry on the family tradition of great food and Southern hospitality for over 57 years; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper to dedicate a bridge in honor of "T" Fulcher and his outstanding contributions to the quality of life in Richmond County, Georgia.

PART VIII

WHEREAS, Charles Thomas Edwards, son of Colonel C.H. and Nancy Edwards was born July 31, 1893. He married Miss Myra Bulgin in 1918, and they had three daughters: Mrs. Frank Burrell, Mrs. Walker Brock, and Mrs. Paul Kendricks. Mr. Edwards was called to his reward February 18, 1974; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Edwards received his education at Young Harris College and Emory University. After teaching several years in the public schools of Georgia, he resigned to take a job with the State Highway Department. He was an educated, efficient, and dependable worker; and

WHEREAS, Charles Edwards was exceptionally active in civic and church affairs. He was superintendent of Jasper County Schools, Mayor of Monticello, and a State Highway Engineer and represented Jasper County in the Georgia Senate. He was a past Master of Jasper Lodge Number 50 of Free and Accepted Masons, Monticello, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, a Methodist with fervor, he gave freely of his time, talents, gifts, and prayers. He served as Sunday school superintendent, member of the official board, church treasurer, and trustee, and he represented his church at district and annual conferences and taught a Sunday school class over a period of 60 years; and

WHEREAS, he is the author of three books: Tales of the Blue Ridge, A Blue Ridge Mountain Boy, and God Is Good. The first two books stem from events in his own life and in the lives of his Blue Ridge neighbors. The last book is an expression of his own belief in God. In these, he left a heritage of folklore and faith to his family and to lovers of Georgia traditions; and

WHEREAS, those who had the rich privilege of knowing him will remember him as a man of great faith, wholesome humor, and warm friendliness. They will remember him as a man quick to champion the right and to make clear his disapproval of the wrong. His solid integrity was eloquent and his presence a moral strength in any group; and

WHEREAS, it is only proper to honor the memory of this life well-lived with a lasting memorial.

PART VIII-A

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia contains countless sites relating to the American Civil War era, including antebellum, military, civilian, African American, women's, Reconstruction, and other significant history; and

WHEREAS, many of these historic sites would be greatly enhanced, both educationally for our children and as tourist attractions, if properly interpreted on site and adequately promoted; and

WHEREAS, by dividing the entire state into six historic regions–the Chickamauga & Atlanta campaigns, the March to the Sea, the pursuit of Jefferson Davis, Wilson's Raid, the Northeast Georgia mountains, and South Georgia's agricultural bounty–a comprehensive history of Georgia's Civil War era can be told through the creation, marketing, and maintenance of six historic driving trails; and

WHEREAS, beginning in 2000, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of dedicated Georgians known as Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails began working on the development of six such historic driving trails; and

WHEREAS, Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails has already raised over $1 million in federal grants, plus hundreds of thousands more in both private and public funds, involving well over 100 Georgia city and county jurisdictions to date, plus thousands of Georgia's citizens, and has begun the installation of approximately 300 historic interpretive markers, over 2,000 roadway directional trailblazer signs, the construction of several roadside parking pull-off areas, and the initial printing of over one million new educational/tourist brochures with an informative website (www.gcwht.org); and

WHEREAS, in order for Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails to continue toward full development and success, it needs the continuing cooperation of the Georgia Department of Transportation, of other state agencies, and of local municipalities across the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia, having joined in financially assisting the efforts of Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails, desires to avoid wasting any taxpayer funds by duplicating Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails in any manner or form and to avoid confusing Georgia's citizens, guests, and tourists by the duplication of names, titles, logos, signage, routes, or any other distinguishing characteristics of a Civil War era historic driving trail.

PART IX

WHEREAS, the Honorable Hugh D. Sosebee was born in Forsyth County, Georgia, on October 9, 1916; and

WHEREAS, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia and his Juris Doctorate degree from the Walter F George School of Law at Mercer University; and

WHEREAS, he has served Monroe County and the Flint Judicial Circuit for the past 56 years, being elected and serving as the Solicitor General of the Flint Judicial Circuit from 1954-1963, as the sole Judge of the Superior Court, Flint Judicial Circuit, from 1964-1978, and serving as a Senior Judge from 1978 to the present; and

WHEREAS, the Honorable Hugh D. Sosebee has had a profound effect on Monroe County by envisioning and helping to build the first and present hospital in Monroe County as a member of the Hospital Board, by serving as a charter member of the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, and by serving as the County Attorney and the City Attorney of Forsyth, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he served as the longest serving member of the State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors, as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia during disqualifications, and as a charter member of the Georgia Code Revision Committee; and

WHEREAS, the Honorable Hugh D. Sosebee has devoted his life to his family, community, State, and God; and his tireless work, personal honesty and integrity, and dedication to the courts has inspired confidence in the judicial system as a whole.

PART X

WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and

WHEREAS, the veterans of Peach County, Georgia, which include members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard, have been an indispensable part of our nation's efforts to promote democracy, peace, and freedom; and

WHEREAS, all Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women of the United States armed forces who risk their lives in the defense of freedom and to secure the blessings of liberty for this nation and other peoples of the world; and

WHEREAS, Georgia's veterans have long been recognized by the citizens of this nation for the vital role that they have played in leadership and their deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Georgia Highway 96 in Peach County has long been considered a military corridor, and it is appropriate to recognize this roadway as "Veterans' Memorial Highway" in honor of the brave and dedicated military heroes who stand ever ready to lay the ultimate sacrifice upon the altar of freedom; and

WHEREAS, the selfless and heroic commitment of veterans of the United States military stand as a shining tribute to the American spirit and loyalty to the principles of democracy, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be recognized appropriately; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that veterans of the United States military are honored and remembered by the dedication of Georgia Highway 96 in Peach County as "Veterans' Memorial Highway" and it stands as a constant reminder of the sacrifice made by members of the military and their willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves.

PART XI

WHEREAS, Marion A. Goswick drew a sketch for the first bridge across the Conasauga River, at the location which is now known as SR 286; and

WHEREAS, the road was originally constructed with money raised through the poll tax; and

WHEREAS, the original road was built according to existing property lines, except where property owners would not agree to the use of their land, which explains the many curves in the road; and

WHEREAS, when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, the Public Works Administration worked to widen the road; and

WHEREAS, over time, the Conasauga River has had four bridges built across it at this location: one wood, one wood and steel, and two cement, the last being built in 1959; and

WHEREAS, Herman Talmadge was the Governor of Georgia and Clarence Ridley was the Commissioner of Murray County when the road was designated as SR 286; and

WHEREAS, Marion A. Goswick carved three peach seeds into monkeys and mounted each monkey on a piece of wood, marking each with the number 286, and he sent them to Governor Herman Talmadge as a souvenir of the highway; and

WHEREAS, the Governor acknowledged the souvenir by writing a letter to Goswick, saying he had them on display in his office; and

WHEREAS, Marion Andrew Goswick married Roxie Pearl Laughridge, and to their union were born Raney Opal, Theodore, Ruth, Maga Lynn, and Creed Denton; and

WHEREAS, the Goswick family store was built in 1914 facing what used to be Route 2, now known as Goswick Road; and

WHEREAS, the Goswick family operated the store selling general merchandise until 2006– when Marion A. Goswich died, his son C.D. operated the store until he died in 1997, and then Maga Lynn Goswick Hix ran the store; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting that a lasting memorial to the contributions of the Goswick family to the people of Murray County be established.

PART XII

WHEREAS, William Maud Bryant was born in Cochran, Georgia, on February 16, 1933; and

WHEREAS, he rose through the ranks to his final assignment as a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army, Company A, 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces, based in Long Khanh Province in the Republic of Vietnam; and

WHEREAS, he was killed in action on March 24, 1969, and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty; and

WHEREAS, SFC Bryant distinguished himself while serving as commanding officer of Civilian Irregular Defense Group Company 321, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Mobile Strike Force Command, during combat operations. The battalion came under heavy fire and became surrounded by the elements of three enemy regiments. He displayed extraordinary heroism throughout the succeeding 34 hours of incessant attack as he moved throughout the company position, heedless of the intense hostile fire, while establishing and improving the defensive perimeter, directing fire during critical phases of the battle, distributing ammunition, assisting the wounded, and providing leadership and an inspirational example of courage to his men; and

WHEREAS, inspired by his heroic example, his men regrouped for a final assault against the enemy, when SFC Bryant fell mortally wounded by an enemy rocket; and

WHEREAS, his selfless concern for his comrades at the cost of his life above and beyond the call of duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army, and it is only proper and fitting to honor his sacrifice with a lasting memorial.

PART XIII

WHEREAS, Harry Portier was born in Ocilla, Georgia, on March 14, 1932; and

WHEREAS, he grew up playing and fishing in Stump Creek (which was known by a different name to frequent visitors), because it was within walking distance of his house; and

WHEREAS, he played football at Irwin County High School and graduated from Ocilla High School in 1950; and

WHEREAS, Harry served his country in the United States Navy for four years and in the United States Air Force for four years; and

WHEREAS, he worked as a maintenance supervisor for the State of Florida until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, he passed away on December 21, 2008, after suffering a stroke; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to the life of this fine gentleman be established.

PART XIV

WHEREAS, many times civic and community leaders have been honored for their service and contributions to their communities by having streets, roads, buildings, or bridges named for them, and Reverend Henry Grady Jarrard is worthy of such an honor; and

WHEREAS, he lived a life of service to Hall County by serving as Hall County School Superintendent for about 30 years, and he brought great change in the school system by starting the comprehensive schools that are a vital part of the Hall County community today; and

WHEREAS, he served as Pastor of New Holland Baptist Church for 37 years, and as school superintendent and pastor he touched the lives of thousands of young people that have made Hall County a great community; and

WHEREAS, the people of the New Holland Community can testify to the interest that Preacher Jarrard had in the development of the young people of the community and how he gave sacrificially of his time and means to that end; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to his life of service be established.

PART XV

WHEREAS, Willie Lee Duckworth lived with his wife, Edna, in a blue house along Highway 242 as it edges east toward Riddleville and Bartow; and

WHEREAS, every couple of months, a special letter would travel the time-worn path to his door: a royalty check that made him feel like a king; and

WHEREAS, there were years when those checks brought more money than he made hauling pulpwood in Washington County, and the money helped put food on the table and buttons on his shirts; and

WHEREAS, in 1944, Willie Lee Duckworth, an unsuspecting buck private from Georgia, authored one of the most popular marching cadences in U.S. Army history; and

WHEREAS, at first, it simply was known as the "Duckworth Chant" but it later gained fame as "Sound Off":

Ain't no use in goin' home.
Jody's got your gal and gone.
Ain't no use in feelin' blue.
Jody's got your sister, too.
Sound off!
One, two.
Sound off!
Three, four....

With those words, and others, Duckworth made the journey from foot soldier to footnote in military history; and

WHEREAS, "Sound Off" became the title of a song performed by big band leader Vaughn Monroe, and this year marks the 58th anniversary of the movie by the same name, starring Mickey Rooney; and

WHEREAS, although many folks in Washington County are aware of his contribution, the march of time has delivered a generation of others who know little or nothing about his serendipitous fame; and

WHEREAS, he was raised by his grandparents in a sharecropper's house not far from where he lived, and when he was drafted during World War II it was the first time he had been more than 100 miles from home; and

WHEREAS, on orders from a noncommissioned officer, he improvised his own drill for the nine African American soldiers in his unit, and soon all the ranks were buzzing and keeping rhythm; and

WHEREAS, "Sound Off" is still making noise with the blessings of the young soldier who dreamed it up, and it is only fitting and proper that this marching maestro be honored by the people of Georgia.

PART XVI

WHEREAS, Walter Curtis Butler, Jr., was born on December 12, 1943, in Morgan County, Georgia, and passed away on August 1, 2008; and

WHEREAS, he was a proud product of Morgan County public schools and graduated from Pearl High School, and he resided in Morgan County his entire life and was the first African American elected official in Morgan County; and

WHEREAS, he served as a Morgan County Commissioner for over 25 years and served as vice chair for many years; and

WHEREAS, Walter Curtis Butler, Jr., was a member of the NAACP for over 40 years, was the founder of the Morgan County Branch of the NAACP, served as president of the Georgia State Conference of the NAACP for 12 years, and was a Golden Heritage Life member of the national association; and

WHEREAS, he was, despite his most humble and unassuming manner, a widely-known and highly-respected Civil Rights pioneer and leader not just in Madison, Morgan County, and throughout the State of Georgia, but also in the states contiguous to Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Walter Curtis Butler, Jr., in his many years of service as a leader in the NAACP and as a Morgan County Commissioner, was a member of and garnered numerous accolades from various civic and public organizations including the Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials; Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG); State Commission on Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday; Criminal Justice Coordinator Council (2002-2006), where he served as Governor Roy Barnes' appointee; Morgan County Hospital Authority; and the Morgan County Civil League, just to name a few; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper to dedicate a bridge as a lasting memorial to his accomplishments.

PART XVII

WHEREAS, Paul Keenan has contributed immensely to the quality of life enjoyed by the citizens of Dougherty County and the City of Albany, Georgia, as a result of his distinguished public service; and

WHEREAS, this successful businessman, attorney, and Albany native served his community for 14 years as chairman of the board of commissioners of Dougherty County and four years as mayor of the City of Albany; and

WHEREAS, throughout both periods of public service he was instrumental in improving community relations, strengthening communication and cooperation between the city and the
county governmental authorities, and promoting local economic development; and

WHEREAS, his business expertise and legal knowledge have enabled him to offer valuable leadership and well-reasoned solutions to various complex governmental and financial problems; and

WHEREAS, Paul Keenan's leadership was instrumental in the construction of many highway projects in the City of Albany and Dougherty County, including US 19, US 82, the Bypass, Oakridge Drive, Dawson Road, Gillionville Road, and Westover Road; and

WHEREAS, his marriage to Lucile Dennison, a fellow law student at Emory University, included rearing four accomplished children, and his public career and accomplishments reflect the endorsement, admiration, and respect he has within his family and the community at large.

PART XVIII

WHEREAS, Mack Hill was born in Catoosa County on May 12, 1931; and

WHEREAS, he was a welder and became the owner of Mack Hill's Auto Sales which he operated for over 25 years; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of the Quitman Masonic Lodge; and

WHEREAS, Mack loved gospel singing; and

WHEREAS, he passed away on November 27, 2009, and left behind his loving wife, Delores, and their three wonderful children, Dewayne, Sheila, and Rhonda; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting tribute to this life well-lived be established.

PART XIX

WHEREAS, Laurens County has always had many brave men and women willing to serve in the military to defend the freedoms of this great country; and

WHEREAS, some of these soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice in giving their life fighting for this great country; and

WHEREAS, William "Doc" Stinson was one of Laurens County's great war heroes who began his military career by joining the Army in 1946; and

WHEREAS, in 1949, Stinson was accepted to West Point and graduated as a member of the class of 1953; and

WHEREAS, in 1962, Stinson was among the first advisers sent to Vietnam, where he was shot and wounded in his legs while on a patrol; and

WHEREAS, after recovering from his combat wounds, Stinson was assigned to teach at West Point until 1966 when he took another command in Hawaii; and

WHEREAS, in 1968, after requesting a combat command, Lt. Col. "Doc" Stinson was given command of the 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry Regiment, 198th Light Infantry Brigade of the 23rd "American" Division; and

WHEREAS, on several occasions, Stinson flew his command helicopter into lethal situations to assist with the rescue of his men, earning him a Silver Star; and

WHEREAS, on March 3, 1969, one of Stinson's platoons was engaged in a fight with the enemy, and Stinson took his command helicopter into the battle to provide a fresh supply of ammunition and to help evacuate the dead and wounded, and while helping to lift two dead soldiers into the helicopter, Stinson was mortally wounded; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this brave soldier be established.

PART XX

WHEREAS, John Waggoner served as mayor of the City of Colbert for a period of 40 years; and

WHEREAS, during his term as mayor, he was a leader in improving the appearance of the front door to the city, SR 72, which runs through the center of the city; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Waggoner left office when his term expired in 2009; and

WHEREAS, it is only proper and fitting to honor the exhaustive and dedicated service of John Waggoner to the citizens of Colbert for close to half a century.

PART XXI

WHEREAS, Dolph Fuller, Jr., was a three-term mayor of Fairmount, Georgia;

WHEREAS, he was a lifetime resident and farmer in Gordon County; and

WHEREAS, he was a World War II veteran, Farm Bureau president, and Kiwanis Club president; and

WHEREAS, Dolph was an outstanding citizen and much admired city official; and

WHEREAS, he was a man of great character and integrity and it is only proper and fitting to honor him with a lasting memorial.

PART XXII

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this body hereby joins in honoring Dr. George Franklin Green and the Little Family and dedicates the bridge over the Oconee River on Georgia Highway 16 connecting Hancock and Putnam Counties as the Little's Ferry/George F. Green Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring Millard Fuller and that the portion of US 29 from the city limits of LaGrange to the Chattahoochee River be dedicated as the Millard Fuller Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the life and service of Mr. Dual Broadrick and dedicate the portion of SR 201 from the intersection at Rocky Face with US 76/41 south to the Walker County line as the Dual Broadrick Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring Harry E. Chesser and that the bridge over the Satilla River on SR 301 North in Brantley County be dedicated as the SP-5 Harry E. Chesser Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring Blake Gammill and that the portion of SR 5 in Douglas County from its intersection with Stewart Parkway to its intersection with SR 166 be dedicated as the Deputy Blake Gammill Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring Alpha Fowler, Jr., and that the Chapel Hill Road bridge over Interstate Highway 20 in Douglas County be dedicated as the Alpha Fowler, Jr., Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the life and service of "T" Fulcher and dedicate the bridge on SR 56 over I-520 in Richmond County as the H.G. "T" Fulcher Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of Charles Thomas Edwards and dedicates the bridge over the Ocmulgee River on SR 16 at the Jasper/Butts County line as the Charles Thomas Edwards Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the six driving trails already either in development or planned by Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails are to be designated as the official state-wide Civil War Era Historic Driving Trails of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails shall have the authority to plan, construct, and maintain Civil War era historic driving trails upon any roadway in the State of Georgia in collaboration with the Department of Transportation and local governments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Community Affairs, the Department of Natural Resources, and any other applicable state agencies are authorized and encouraged to work cooperatively with Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails state-wide in the latter's creation and placement of appropriate historic interpretive markers, roadway directional trailblazer signage, roadside parking pull-offs, and various marketing materials, including specifically along any state and federal designated highways in all six regions state-wide in which Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails conducts its activities.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Community Affairs, the Department of Natural Resources, and any other applicable state agencies are authorized and encouraged to work cooperatively with Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails in any other areas of the state not specifically mentioned in this resolution as applicable for Civil War era commemoration activities.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring the accomplishments and public service of the Honorable Hugh D. Sosebee and dedicates the bridge over I-75 on Tift College Drive in Monroe County, Georgia, as the Honorable Hugh D. Sosebee Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby honors the service of all military veterans and recognizes Georgia Highway 96 in Peach County as "Veterans' Memorial Highway".

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the contributions of the Goswick family to this state and their community and dedicate the bridge over the Conasauga River at SR 286 as the Goswick Family Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring William Maud Bryant and that the portion of SR 87 North in Bleckley County from the city limits of Cochran to the Bleckley-Twiggs County line be dedicated as the William Maud Bryant Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring Harry L. Portier and that the bridge over Stump Creek on SR 129 in Irwin County be dedicated as the Harry L. Portier Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby honors the life of service of Reverend Henry Grady Jarrard and dedicates the intersection of Jesse Jewell Parkway and Quarry Street in Hall County as the Rev. H.G. Jarrard Memorial Intersection.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in offering its condolences to the family and friends of Willie Lee Duckworth upon his passing and in honoring him by dedicating the portion of SR 242 in Washington County from its intersection with SR 15 to the Jefferson County Line as the Willie Lee Duckworth Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in offering its condolences to the family and friends of Walter Curtis Butler, Jr., upon his passing and in honoring him by dedicating the bridge on US 441 South over I-20 at Exit 114 as the Walter Curtis Butler, Jr. Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of SR 3 from the Mitchell/Dougherty county line (Mile Post 0) north to the Dougherty/Lee county line (Mile Post 15.08), in Dougherty County, be dedicated as the Paul Keenan Parkway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body offer their sincere condolences to the family of Mack Ivan Hill and dedicate the bridge on SR 41 over the Catoosa Parkway as the Mack Ivan Hill Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a portion of the new bypass in Laurens County from Highway 80 to Highway 441 North be dedicated as the Lt. Col. William "Doc" Stinson Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the public service of John Waggoner and dedicate the portion of SR 72 within the city limits of Colbert as the John Waggoner Parkway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in remembering the accomplishments and public service of Dolph Fuller, Jr., and dedicates the bridge over Salacoa Creek on SR 53 in Gordon County as the Dolph Fuller, Jr. Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Department of Transportation, the Little family, the family of George F. Green, the family of Millard Fuller, the family of Mr. Dual Broadrick, the family of Harry E. Chesser, the family of Blake Gammill, the family of Alpha Fowler, Jr., the family of H.G. "T" Fulcher, the family of Charles Thomas Edwards, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Community Affairs, the Department of Natural Resources, the Honorable Hugh D. Sosebee, Representative Lynmore James, Maga Lynn Goswick Hix, the family of William Maud Bryant, the family of Harry L. Portier, the family of Reverend Henry Grady Jarrard, the family of Willie Lee Duckworth, the family of Walter Curtis Butler, Jr., Paul Keenan, the family of Mack Hill, the family of Lt. Col. William "Doc" Stinson, John Waggoner, and the family of Dolph Fuller, Jr.