08 LC 34
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House
Resolution 1486
By:
Representatives Black of the
174th,
Carter of the
175th,
and Shaw of the
176th
A
RESOLUTION
Congratulating
Fred DeLoach, Jr., on his many outstanding accomplishments and dedicating a road
in his honor; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Fred DeLoach, Jr., was born on May 17, 1929, in Valdosta, Georgia, to Fred
DeLoach, Sr., and Cobbie Pedrick DeLoach; and
WHEREAS,
he attended Central Grammar, Valdosta Junior High, and Valdosta High School and
graduated from Gordon Military High School in 1944; and
WHEREAS,
he continued his education at the University of Georgia and graduated with a
Bachelor of Science degree in 1947; and
WHEREAS,
Fred DeLoach, Jr., served as the chairman of the group that brought Gold Kist to
Lowndes County; and
WHEREAS,
he owned and operated DeLoach Hardware from 1956 to 1990 and also did some
farming; and
WHEREAS,
he served as chairman of the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners from 1976 to
1992 and during this time he also served as president of the Association County
Commissioners of Georgia, chairman of the Board of Community Affairs, and as a
member of Governor Joe Frank Harris´s Growth Strategies Commission;
and
WHEREAS,
he is a member of the First Baptist Church, the Valdosta Country Club, the Elks
Club, and the Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS,
it is only fitting that Fred DeLoach, Jr., be honored for his many contributions
to his state and community by having a road dedicated in his honor.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of
this body honor the accomplishments and service of Fred DeLoach, Jr., and
dedicate the portion of SR 94 from Perimeter Road in Lowndes County, Georgia, to
the Echols County line as the Fred DeLoach, Jr. 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 Fred DeLoach,
Jr., and the Department of Transportation.