08 LC 34
1473
House
Resolution 1102
By:
Representative Bearden of the
68th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Sergeant Michael C. Hardegree and dedicating a road in
his memory; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Sergeant Michael C. Hardegree was recently killed in a tragic accident while
serving his country in Baghdad, Iraq; and
WHEREAS,
Michael was a native of Villa Rica, Georgia, where he grew up loving music and
golf and graduated from Villa Rica High School in 2004; and
WHEREAS,
after graduation, he carried on a family tradition of military service by
becoming an army paratrooper, serving with valor and distinction during two
tours of duty in Iraq; and
WHEREAS,
this noble young soldier served with selfless patriotism and brought great honor
to himself, his family, and his community; and
WHEREAS,
Sergeant Hardegree is survived by his parents, Stan and Cindy Hardegree of Villa
Rica, and his sister, Beth Shaw of Fort Monroe, Virginia; and
WHEREAS,
it is fitting that we pay tribute to this brave warrior.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of
this body do hereby honor the life and memory of Sergeant Michael C. Hardegree
and extend to his family and friends our sincerest condolences.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of SR 101 from the Carroll-Paulding County
line to the intersection with Industrial Boulevard, in Carroll County, Georgia,
be dedicated as the Sergeant Michael C. Hardegree Memorial 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 family of
Sergeant Michael C. Hardegree and to the Department of Transportation.