Bill Text: GA HR317 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Doug Ferguson Memorial Bridge; dedicate
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-02-19 - House Second Readers [HR317 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR317-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 317
By:
Representatives Battles of the
15th,
Loudermilk of the
14th,
and Graves of the
12th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the memory of Doug Ferguson and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Doug Ferguson was born on December 28, 1946, to John Lewis Ferguson and Jessie
Lorene Ferguson of Emerson, Georgia, and he lived his entire life in Emerson;
and
WHEREAS,
Doug married Melissa Stokes on March 19, 1969, and they had two sons, Aaron and
Alexander, who also reside in Emerson; and
WHEREAS,
in 1994, he opened Doug's Place Restaurant in the former Moms Groceries store
building, a landmark in Emerson that is over 100 years old; and
WHEREAS,
Doug was instrumental in establishing an annual "Emerson Reunion" bringing
together former and current Emerson residents for a great time of fellowship and
strengthening of the Emerson identity; and
WHEREAS,
Doug's Place was recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives in 2001 by
means of House Resolution 575 commending Doug's Place Restaurant for being "a
fine eating establishment known far and wide as a place for good food, fast
service, and ample servings; and the success of this venture no doubt is due to
the strong work ethic, fairness, honesty, and talent of the very dedicated
Ferguson family."; and
WHEREAS,
Doug Ferguson passed away on January 14, 2007, but he shall never be forgotten
by the citizens of Emerson; and
WHEREAS,
the Mayor and City Council of Emerson have decided it would be in the best
interest of the citizens of Emerson, the friends and family of Doug Ferguson,
and all the patrons who enjoy Doug's Place to memorialize Doug Ferguson by
naming the bridge being erected over Hwy 41 in Emerson, Georgia, the Doug
Ferguson Memorial Bridge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body dedicate the bridge being erected over Hwy 41, in Emerson, Georgia, as the Doug Ferguson Memorial Bridge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body dedicate the bridge being erected over Hwy 41, in Emerson, Georgia, as the Doug Ferguson Memorial Bridge.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Doug Ferguson
Memorial Bridge.
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
Doug Ferguson, the Mayor and City Council of Emerson, Georgia, and the
Department of Transportation.
