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Senate
Resolution 812
By:
Senator Goggans of the 7th
A
RESOLUTION
Celebrating
the life of Shellie W. Parrish and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Shellie W. Parrish was born in Berrien County, married Lena Taylor of Berrien
County, raised his family in Berrien County, and lived his entire life in
Berrien County until his passing on June 20, 1970; and
WHEREAS,
as a young farmer he employed good business practices and hard work to become
one of the largest farmers in Berrien County; and
WHEREAS,
he was a very successful farmer, but he was humble and charitable;
and
WHEREAS,
although he was encouraged by friends and neighbors, he never sought public
office, but he was always a leader and a pillar of his community;
and
WHEREAS,
it is fitting and appropriate to honor Shellie W. Parrish for his exemplary life
and service as a husband, father, and citizen of Berrien County with the naming
of the SR 37 bridge on the Willacoochee River in his memory.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge at
the Willacoochee River on SR 37 in Berrien County, Georgia, is dedicated as the
Shellie W. Parrish Memorial Bridge.
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 Shellie W.
Parrish and to the Department of Transportation.