05 LC 98
0404
Senate
Resolution 304
By:
Senators Johnson of the 1st, Williams of the 19th and Kemp of the 46th
ADOPTED
SENATE
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the memory of Trooper Ronnie O'Neal and Georgia's troopers who have died in the
line of duty and dedicating the Fallen Troopers Memorial Highway and the Trooper
Ronnie O'Neal Overpass; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Trooper Ronnie O'Neal served with pride, honor, and distinction as an officer of
the Georgia State Patrol; and
WHEREAS,
Trooper O'Neal was tragically killed in the line of duty on January 10, 1984,
while pursuing a fleeing vehicle on I-95; and
WHEREAS,
he is remembered by his colleagues in the State Patrol as an outstanding officer
who always conducted himself according to the highest standards and led by
example; and
WHEREAS,
he was a loving family man, devoted to his wife Meryl and daughters Beverly and
Dawn; and
WHEREAS,
there should be an appropriate lasting memorial to this heroic officer and all
those troopers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in their devotion to serving
and protecting the people of Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of
I-95 in Liberty County from Exit 67 to Exit 76 is hereby dedicated as the Fallen
Troopers Memorial Highway in honor of their distinguished legacy of service to
the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the overpass on I-95 at mile point 70 is hereby
dedicated the Trooper Ronnie O'Neal Overpass in honor of his life and his
exemplary career of service to the citizens of this state.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs so dedicating the Fallen
Troopers Memorial Highway and the Trooper Ronnie O'Neal Overpass.
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 Trooper
Ronnie O'Neal and the Department of Transportation.