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House
Resolution 91 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE)
By:
Representative Sims of the
169th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life of DeWayne King and designating the DeWayne King, USMC, Memorial
Bridge; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
DeWayne King was born in Douglas, Coffee County, Georgia, on June 28, 1947, the
beloved son of James C. and Ola M. King; and
WHEREAS,
he courageously answered his
countrýs
call to defend freedom by joining the United States Marine Corps in 1967;
and
WHEREAS,
DeWayne King fought and died in Vietnam on April 14, 1968, while engaged in
action against hostile forces; and
WHEREAS,
his selfless sacrifice for the sake of freedom halfway around the world
represents all that is best about America and Americans; and
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia and Coffee County owe a debt of gratitude to this native
son for the sacrifice of his young life.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge at
Peterson Avenue and Madison Avenue over 20 Mile Creek in Coffee County, Georgia,
is designated the DeWayne King, USMC, 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
DeWayne King and the Department of Transportation.