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House
Resolution 269
By:
Representatives Graves of the
12th
and Ralston of the
7th
A
RESOLUTION
Designating
the intersection of State Highway 515 and State Highway 53 as "Disabled American
Veterans Intersection"; and for other purposes.
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
designate 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.