Bill Text: GA HR1686 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Comm Sub

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Bill Title: LCPC Seth Sharp Memorial Intersection; Bartow County; dedicate

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-05-24 - Effective Date [HR1686 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR1686-Comm_Sub.html

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10 LC 34 2664S

House Resolution 1686 (COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE)

By: Representatives Loudermilk of the 14th, Battles of the 15th, and Graves of the 12th

A RESOLUTION

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

PART I

WHEREAS, LCPL Seth Sharp's patriotic spirit was evidenced at a young age when, following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, at the age of 17, he joined the United States Marine Corps to, as he stated in his own words, fight for and defend those who couldn't defend themselves; and

WHEREAS, after serving his first tour of duty in Iraq, LCPL Seth Sharp was deployed to Afghanistan with Company E of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines; and

WHEREAS, as Seth and his Platoon were suppressing the enemy with rifle and machine gun fire, in a push to take the Helmand Valley back from the Taliban; and, while performing his duties in a most heroic and dedicated manner, he was killed in action on July 2, 2009; and

WHEREAS, for his selfless dedication he was awarded the Purple Heart, the War on Terrorism medal, the National Defense Medal, the Iraq Campaign medal, and the Afghanistan Campaign medal, among many other subsequent awards; and

WHEREAS, this courageous marine, in the spirit of the American patriot, volunteered to confront the dangers, privations, and discomforts of wartime service, and in the spirit of humanity strived to keep the peace in Iraq and Afghanistan with fortitude and steadfast resolve, making us as a nation truly proud; and

WHEREAS, all Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women of our 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, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to LCPL Seth Sharp's life of service to his country be established.

PART II

WHEREAS, First SGT John David Blair was the First Sergeant with Company A of the Georgia National Guard's 48th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Battalion 121st Infantry unit; and

WHEREAS, First SGT John David Blair was killed in action at Mado Zayi, Afghanistan, when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his vehicle; and

WHEREAS, he received many medals and commendations during his military career, including the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart; and

WHEREAS, this courageous soldier, in the spirit of the American patriot, volunteered to confront the dangers, privations, and discomforts of wartime service and in the spirit of humanity strived to keep the peace in Afghanistan with fortitude and steadfast resolve, making us as a nation truly proud; and

WHEREAS, all Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women of our 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.

PART III

WHEREAS, Lance Cpl. Kristopher Cody Warren was a native of Resaca, Georgia, and was assigned to the 14th Marine Regiment; and

WHEREAS, he was killed in Iraq on November 10, 2006, in a noncombat incident; and

WHEREAS, he was a 2005 graduate of Gordon Central High School, where he was active in the marching band and chorale; and

WHEREAS, he had a deep love for his country and the men he served with and wanted to make a difference in this world; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to Lance Cpl. Warren's life of service to his country be established.

PART IV

WHEREAS, SGT Jeffery Jordan was a member of the Georgia National Guard's 1st Battalion, 108th Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Squadron, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team serving in Afghanistan; and

WHEREAS, SGT Jeffery Jordan was killed in action on June 4, 2009; and

WHEREAS, SGT Jordan was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart; and

WHEREAS, this courageous soldier, in the spirit of the American patriot, volunteered to confront the dangers, privations, and discomforts of wartime service and in the spirit of humanity strived to keep the peace in Afghanistan with fortitude and steadfast resolve, making us as a nation truly proud; and

WHEREAS, all Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women of our 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.

PART V

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body hereby join in honoring the life and memory of LCPL Seth Sharp, and hereby dedicate the intersection of US 41 and SR 140 in Bartow County as the LCPL Seth Sharp Memorial Intersection.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body hereby join in honoring the life and memory of First SGT John David Blair and dedicate the intersection of US 41 and SR 53 in Gordon County as the First SGT John David Blair Memorial Intersection.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of Lance Cpl. Kristopher Cody Warren and dedicates the portion of SR 136 beginning at its intersection with US 41 and ending at its intersection with SR 225 as the Cody Warren Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body hereby join in honoring the life and memory of SGT Jeffery Jordan and dedicate the intersection of SR 140 and US 27 in Floyd County as the SGT Jeffery Jordan Memorial Intersection.
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 Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Department of Transportation, the family of LCPL Seth Sharp, the family of First SGT John David Blair, the family of Lance Cpl. Warren, and the family of SGT Jeffery Jordan.