08 LC 34
1598
House
Resolution 1274
By:
Representatives Buckner of the
130th,
James of the
135th,
and Cheokas of the
134th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and service of Specialist First Class Benjamin "Trey" Blake Bartlett,
Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Trey Bartlett was a member in the United States Armed Forces, and he was serving
his country in Iraq on July 15, 2007, when he lost his life at the young age of
25; and
WHEREAS,
Trey returned to military duty in Iraq after coming home at the time of his
father´s death; out of his dedication to serve our great country during
this time of conflict, he chose to return to duty at a time when he could have
been honorably discharged, but he would not have it any other way;
and
WHEREAS,
Benjamin Blake Bartlett, Sr., Trey´s father, passed away on April 13, 2007,
at the age of 63; and
WHEREAS,
Anna Ruth Lee Bartlett (Ann), Trey´s mother, passed away on May 13, 1991,
at the age of 47, when Trey was only nine years old; and
WHEREAS,
Trey´s only sibling, his sister, Lura Lee Bartlett, passed away on
September 23, 1997, at the age of 31; and
WHEREAS,
prior to enlisting in the military, Trey resided in Talbot County, Georgia, with
his father on the family homestead that is located on SR 41 between Woodland and
Manchester, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
it is only fitting that this young soldier have a road dedicated in his honor to
serve as a lasting tribute of his service to his state and his
country.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of
this body offer their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of
Specialist First Class Benjamin "Trey" Blake Bartlett, Jr.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of SR 41 from the northern city limits of
Woodland, Georgia, to the southern city limits of Manchester, Georgia, in Talbot
County be dedicated as the SFC Benjamin "Trey" Blake Bartlett Jr. 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
Benjamin Blake Bartlett, Jr., and to the Department of Transportation.