08 LC 37
0724
House
Resolution 1919
By:
Representatives Maxwell of the
17th
and Richardson of the
19th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
L. Douglas Griffith; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
on Labor Day, September 4, 1944, Mr. L. Douglas Griffith´s parents, Lemon
Gray and Mable Clara Annie Griffith purchased the house and land on each side of
Georgia Highway 92; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Griffith was nine months old at the time of his parents´ purchase of
this property and has lived on this site continually ever since; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Griffith has followed in his father´s footsteps by assisting in the
maintenance of this portion of Highway 92, including removal of debris and
directing traffic around accidents and numerous other services; and
WHEREAS,
he also has always provided additional service by notifying the Georgia
Department of Transportation and the Paulding County Sheriff´s office of
dangerous or illegal situations taking place on this stretch of Highway 92; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Griffith is well known to the passing motoring members of the public and has
continually farmed both sides of the highway; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Griffith has contributed greatly to the community by performing security
work in and around northeast Paulding County and as an active member of
Crossroads Baptist Church of Christ, serving as in the office of the clerk for
several years as well as other significant contributions; and
WHEREAS,
he has been an active member of numerous Paulding County organizations dedicated
to preserving the heritage and history of the local area as a well known expert
historian and preservationist; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Griffith has been honored and recognized by President Clinton and Governor
Barnes and received national attention and awards for his contributions and
dedication to gathering, recording, and reporting weather information from the
National Weather Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
and the United States Department of Commerce; and
WHEREAS,
L. Douglas Griffith has provided outstanding service to his community and the
State of Georgia, and it is only fitting that the members of this body recognize
this extraordinary individual.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize L. Douglas Griffith for his extraordinary contributions to
his community and the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is authorized and directed to
transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to L. Douglas Griffith.