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05 HR 269/AP

House Resolution 269 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE)

By: Representatives Graves of the 12th and Ralston of the 7th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life of Charles Bradley Mullis and dedicating the Charles Bradley Mullis Memorial Bridge; dedicating the intersection of State Highway 515 and State Highway 53 as "Disabled American Veterans Intersection"; dedicating the Frank G. Harris Memorial Highway; honoring the memory of Reverend H. F. (Parson) Joyner and dedicating the North Bridge at East 2nd Avenue in Rome, Georgia, as the Parson H. F. Joyner Memorial Bridge; honoring the memory of Bradford Lee "Chip" Riddle, Jr., and dedicating the South Bridge at East 2nd Avenue in Rome, Georgia, as the Chip Riddle Memorial Bridge; dedicating a portion of US Highway 341 within the corporate limits of the City of McRae as Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.; dedicating a portion of US Highway 441 within the corporate limits of the City of McRae in honor of Mayor Johnny Bradfield; commending Roger Caudell and dedicating the "Roger Caudell Highway"; remembering the life of George Edward Bentley and honoring his memory by dedicating that portion of the GA 120 Loop in Marietta, Georgia, from the end of the Martin Luther King, Jr., designation to that portion crossing Black Jack Mountain Stables as the George Bentley Memorial Highway; commending James D. (Jim) McGee; dedicating the James D. (Jim) McGee Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

PART I

WHEREAS, Charles Bradley Mullis was born December 18, 1963, in Homerville, Georgia, and was the beloved son of June and Jimmy Mullis; and

WHEREAS, after several short stays in other places, in 1966 his family moved back to his childhood hometown of Axson, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Brad attended Pearson Elementary School, Atkinson County Junior High, and Atkinson County High School, and while in high school he played football, basketball, and track; and

WHEREAS, he was awarded the Academic Athlete award and the Coach́s Award while in high school; and

WHEREAS, he furthered his education at the United States Air Force Academy Prep School, and Valdosta State, before graduating from Georgia Tech with a degree in management with accounting concentration; and

WHEREAS, Brad went on to become a certified public accountant; and

WHEREAS, in his professional career he started as a senior auditor at Ernst & Young and ended up as a controller for Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates; and

WHEREAS, he was a member of the DeKalb County Georgia Tech Club, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Dunwoody United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, in his time off, Brad enjoyed fishing; he could spend hours enjoying the beauty of nature and would not be angry if he did not catch any fish because he enjoyed the experience; and

WHEREAS, he was a kind, loving man with many friends and he touched many lives, and his ability to get along with anyone while encouraging them to do their best were the benchmarks of his success.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on US 82/SR 520 between Axson, Georgia, and the Atkinson County line is dedicated as the Charles Bradley Mullis Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs designating said 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 parents of Charles Bradley Mullis and the Department of Transportation.

PART II

WHEREAS, all Americans enjoy the benefits of living in a free country; and
WHEREAS, this freedom does not come without a price; and

WHEREAS, many men and women in the history of our nation have risen to the call and performed their duty to defend this country and our freedoms in times of conflict; and

WHEREAS, many of these gallant men and women have paid a high personal price in the defense of liberty with the loss of their sight, hearing, and mobility and with other disabilities; and

WHEREAS, proper recognition of the service and sacrifice of these brave men and women is most appropriate.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body honor disabled American veterans, both living and deceased, and dedicate the intersection of State Highway 515 and State Highway 53 in Pickens County as "Disabled American Veterans Intersection."

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs so designating the intersection.

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 Pickens Chapter #47 of the Disabled American Veterans and the Department of Transportation.

PART III

WHEREAS, the substantial contributions of Mr. Frank G. Harris to the community and to the state significantly improved the quality of life for his fellow citizens; and

WHEREAS, he was born in Gilmer County, Georgia, on September 17, 1911, and married Julia Frances Morrow in 1933; and

WHEREAS, a deeply religious person, he was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church for over 65 years, serving as the Chairman of the Building Committee during the construction of the former church building and parsonage, as a certified lay speaker in the North Georgia Conference, and for four years on the Evangelism Board of the North Georgia Conference; and

WHEREAS, he received an honorary doctorate degree in Human Letters from Asbury College in 1990, served on the Board of Trustees of Asbury College for 16 years, and established the Frank G. and Frances M. Harris Scholarship for Georgia students; and

WHEREAS, he was actively involved with the Indian Springs Holiness Camp, serving on the Board of Trustees for 42 years and as President for 24 years, during which time he supervised the building of five new buildings; and

WHEREAS, he demonstrated his commitment to education by serving for 11 years on the Cartersville School Board, serving as Chairman of the Board for ten years, during which time he integrated all schools peacefully; and

WHEREAS, in 1961, his family was voted Family of the Year for Cartersville and Bartow County and, in 1972, he received the Distinguished Service Award by the United States Committee for the United Nations; and

WHEREAS, he was the loving father of Fredric Alan, Joe Frank, and Glenda Chloe; and

WHEREAS, this fine gentleman and his exemplary public service will be remembered with honor throughout the State of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of State Route 42 in Butts County from its intersection with State Route 87 to the entrance of Indian Springs State Park is dedicated as the Frank G. Harris Memorial Highway in remembrance of the public service of this distinguished Georgia citizen.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs designating the highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Department of Transportation and to the family of the late Mr. Frank G. Harris.

PART IV

WHEREAS, after coming to Georgia from his native Virginia in 1904, Parson Joyner was employed for two years by the Seaboard Railroad, and then for seven years he edited a weekly newspaper in Rockmart; and

WHEREAS, in 1913, he answered the call to the ministry and went to the Louisville Seminary for three years; and

WHEREAS, Parson Joyner came to Rome, Georgia, in 1916 and accepted a position at the Maple Street Baptist Church, which proved to be his first and last pastorate; and

WHEREAS, after seeing what was then the slums of Rome, he was inspired to a calling which he could not overlook; he set out to prove that the best way to fight juvenile delinquency was to give a child a ball instead of a rock; and

WHEREAS, in 1920, he opened a community house which later became the home of Parson and Mrs. Joyner; and

WHEREAS, in November, 1920, the gymnasium was completed as part of the Maple Street Community Center; and

WHEREAS, for many years, the Maple Street gym was used by every basketball team from Atlanta to Chattanooga and was the headquarters for every major basketball tournament in the area; professional basketball teams from throughout the country presented exhibitions at the Maple Street gym; and

WHEREAS, in 1932, Parson Joyner resigned from the Maple Street Baptist Church in order to devote his energies full time to the Maple Street Community Center; and

WHEREAS, in 1932, the Maple Street Community Center became the first affiliate member of the Boys Club of America in Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Parson Joyner continues to live in the hearts and minds of adult men and women of old East Rome who spent their childhood at the Maple Street Community Center; and

WHEREAS, he had a tremendously positive influence upon the lives of countless young boys and girls in the Rome area, many of whom might have gone astray without his Christian ministering.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body join in honoring the memory of a great Georgian, Reverend H. F. (Parson) Joyner, for his many contributions to the City of Rome and the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the North Bridge at East 2nd Avenue in Rome, Georgia, is dedicated as the Parson H. F. Joyner Memorial Bridge; and the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to place and maintain appropriate signs so designating the 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 the late Reverend H. F. (Parson) Joyner and to the Department of Transportation.

PART V

WHEREAS, Chip Riddle was born in New London, Connecticut, on January 23, 1960, the son of Bradford L. Riddle, Sr., and Maureen Bradley Riddle; and

WHEREAS, he graduated from West Rome High School and attended Floyd College, Jacksonville State University, and The Harvard Business School and graduated from The Economic Development Academy; and

WHEREAS, Chip served on the Business Technology Association National Board of Directors and was a member and past president of the Georgia Office Machine Dealers; he served on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Home Furnishings Association from 1996 until 1999; he was a member of the Floyd-Gordon County Development Authority, where he oversaw the Joint Industrial Park location in Floyd County; and he served two terms as chairman of the Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau; and

WHEREAS, he worked to bring the 1996 Olympic Flag Ceremony to Rome; he was the recipient of the Dickie Starnes Memorial Award and served as president of the Rome Jaycees; he also received the communitýs Distinguished Service Award; and

WHEREAS, Chip served as chairman of the Rome Zoning Board of Appeals; was president of the Seven Hills Rotary Club, past president and past Heart Fund chairman for the Floyd County Heart Association, and past chairman of the Heart of the Community Board of Governors; was a member of the YMCA Board of Trustees, the Rome Sailing Club, and the Rome First United Methodist Church; and was a basketball coach for youth teams; and

WHEREAS, his best friend was his co-employee and his mentor, his father, Brad Riddle; and

WHEREAS, he leaves behind his loving wife, Kandis Drummond Riddle, a son, Bradford Lee Riddle III, and a daughter, Rebecca Brennen Riddle; parents, Maureen and Bradford L. Riddle, Sr.; a sister, Suzanne Riddle Knight; paternal grandmother, Vivian H. Riddle; and two sisters-in-law, Kim Drummond Evans and Kristi Drummond Duckworth; and

WHEREAS, Chip loved working, tinkering with tools, teaching and coaching basketball, Jimmy Buffet, and, most of all, sailing; and

WHEREAS, he was a true leader, a terrific father, husband, son, partner, and a great friend.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body join in honoring the memory of a great Georgian, Bradford Lee "Chip" Riddle, Jr., for his many contributions to the City of Rome and the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Bridge at East 2nd Avenue in Rome, Georgia, is dedicated as the Chip Riddle Memorial Bridge; and the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to place and maintain appropriate signs so designating the 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 the late Bradford Lee "Chip" Riddle, Jr., and the Department of Transportation.

PART VI

WHEREAS, the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a distinguished Georgian whose efforts to obtain a peaceful and just society earned a Nobel Prize; and

WHEREAS, the mayor and council of the City of McRae have requested by unanimous vote that the General Assembly honor the late Dr. King by dedicating a portion of US Highway 341 within the corporate limits of that city in his name; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the life and memory of the late Dr. Martin Luther King be so honored as requested.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of South Railroad Street which is also US Highway 341 within the corporate limits of the City of McRae is dedicated as Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., and the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain signs so identifying the highway.

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 and the mayor and council of the City of McRae.

PART VII

WHEREAS, the late Johnny Bradfield served with dedication and ability as a member of the city council of the City of McRae from 1970 until October, 1985, and as mayor from 1986 through 1995; and

WHEREAS, he is remembered fondly by the citizens of McRae when they see the beautiful Bradford pear trees which he planted in the median of South Third Avenue; and

WHEREAS, the mayor and council of the City of McRae have requested that the General Assembly honor the late Mayor Johnny Bradfield by dedicating a portion of US Highway 441 within the corporate limits of that city in his name; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the life and memory of the late Honorable Johnny Bradfield be so honored as requested.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of South Third Avenue within the corporate limits of the City of McRae which is also US Highway 441 and which goes to Telfair County High School is dedicated as the Mayor Johnny Bradfield Highway, and the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain signs so identifying the highway.
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 mayor and council of the City of McRae, and the family of Honorable Johnny Bradfield.

PART VIII

WHEREAS, Roger C. Caudell, a native of Banks County, entered the Army Air Force during World War II and served as a flight engineer on the B-29 Bomber and was a member of the fourth crew selected to deliver an atomic bomb upon Japan prior to its surrender; and

WHEREAS, he returned from serving our country to Stephens County and opened on West Currahee Street, now Georgia Highway 365, a grocery, hardware, and farm supply business which he and his family operated for more than 40 years; and

WHEREAS, during the same time he operated a poultry farm and resided beside the same highway; and

WHEREAS, during hard times, he extended credit on a handshake to many families for purchase of groceries, farm supplies, and gasoline and through his community activities became widely known and respected as a generous man who loved his customers and neighbors who lived beside the same road; and

WHEREAS, he served as a deacon of the First Baptist Church of Toccoa for more than 50 years and provided leadership which contributed substantially to the growth and expansion of his church; and

WHEREAS, he served as a trustee of the Stephens County Board of Education and served 15 years as a board member of the Stephens County Department of Family and Children Services; and

WHEREAS, he was instrumental in expanding the poultry industry in Stephens County and for a time was the largest poultry grower in the county; and

WHEREAS, after the sale of his hardware, grocery, and farm supply business, he joined his son in the construction of residential, commercial, and industrial properties, primarily in Stephens County, and thereby added significantly to the tax base of his county; and

WHEREAS, he is highly respected and recognized as one of the foremost leaders in Northeast Georgia and continues, at age 81, to make significant contributions to his community; and

WHEREAS, it is altogether fitting and proper that the road on which he lived and which served as a connector to his neighbors and friends who experienced his lifelong influence as a generous and guiding leader of his community be dedicated in his honor as a tribute to the legacy of this man who loves his country, his community, and his church and who has set an example through his integrity and leadership for those many friends, neighbors, and recipients of his friendship and assistance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this body commends Roger Caudell for his service to his country, his state, and his community.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of Georgia State Highway 365 extending east from the Jamieson Intersection to Lake Hartwell at the South Carolina boundary be dedicated as the "Roger Caudell Highway" and the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs so dedicating the highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Roger Caudell and the Department of Transportation.

PART IX

WHEREAS, born in 1928, Mr. George Edward Bentley was a native of Marietta, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, as a youth, Mr. Bentley was named Cobb́s Future Farmer of the Year, and he went on to become a successful and highly respected dairy farmer; and

WHEREAS, his love for the 300 acres of land on which he grew up and with which he refused to part was well known, and his story was featured as part of Home & Garden TV́s "Homestead Holdouts" after he turned down a developeŕs $7.7 million offer for 52 acres; and

WHEREAS, he was also deeply dedicated to his community and served on the Cobb County Civil Service Board, the Hospital Authority of Cobb County, and the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy Board; and

WHEREAS, he was not a man who garnered the spotlight, but as a man vitally interested in politics and the well-being of his community and his state, he was actively involved behind the scenes of government as a friend and trusted adviser to many public officials; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bentley will be remembered as one of Georgiás most distinguished and esteemed citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body join together to express their deepest regret at the passing of Mr. George Edward Bentley and extend their most sincere condolences to his family and the Cobb County community.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of the GA 120 Loop in Marietta, Georgia, from the end of the Martin Luther King, Jr., designation to that portion crossing Black Jack Mountain Stables is dedicated as the George Bentley Memorial Highway, and the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to place and maintain appropriate signs so designating the highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mrs. June White Bentley and the Department of Transportation.

PART X

WHEREAS, James D. (Jim) McGee was born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, on August 23, 1930; and

WHEREAS, he served his country with honor as an aviator in the United States Navy from 1951-1955; and

WHEREAS, he earned his bacheloŕs and masteŕs degrees in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology; and

WHEREAS, he began his distinguished career in civil engineering with the Georgia Department of Transportation while still a student at the Georgia Institute of Technology; and

WHEREAS, during his 34 year career with the department, his service as a Senior Materials Test Engineer, State Highway Maintenance Engineer, Director of Administration in the Office of State Aid, and Director of Planning and Programming earned him the respect of his colleagues and furthered the department́s mission of building safe and sustainable transportation infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, he became Deputy Commissioner of the Department in 1987, where he assisted the Commissioner with the overall management of a $1 billion transportation program for the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, as Deputy Commissioner he served as the department́s legislative liaison, working closely with the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate in fashioning legislation on transportation issues beneficial to the citizens of the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, upon his retirement in 1989, James D. (Jim) McGee began a second career in consulting engineering as vice president and manager of the Transportation Group for Jordan, Jones & Goulding in Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, he co-founded McGee Partners, Inc., in 2002 serving as chairman of the board and chief executive officer; and

WHEREAS, throughout his engineering career, as both a public servant and private businessman, James D. (Jim) McGee had a keen sense of integrity and a commitment to quality and client satisfaction; and

WHEREAS, he was a devoted husband to his wife of 49 years, Eve; a loving father to daughter Kelley and sons James Michael (Mickey) and Davis Alan; and a proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson; and

WHEREAS, in recognition and tribute to the exemplary public service of James D. (Jim) McGee, it is most fitting that the State of Georgia perpetuate his name in an appropriate fashion.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of U.S. Interstate Highway 85 from Flat Shoals Road to State Route 74 is dedicated as the James D. (Jim) McGee Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to place and maintain appropriate markers designating the James D. (Jim) McGee Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the family of James D. (Jim) McGee and to the Commissioner of Transportation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of Georgia State Highway 155, AKA Flatshoals Parkway extending east from its intersection with I-285 to its intersection with Snapfinger Road, be dedicated as "Earl Paulk Parkway" and the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs so dedicating the highway.