08 LC 34
1717S
The
House Committee on Transportation offers the following substitute to HR
1365:
A
RESOLUTION
Dedicating
certain portions of the state highway system; and for other
purposes.
PART
I
WHEREAS,
Reverend George W. Nealy was born on October 15, 1929, and died on December 21,
2007; and
WHEREAS,
he spent many years of his life fighting for civil rights and, most notably for
Webster County, Georgia, was involved in bringing about legal action that
resulted in the formation of a multimember county commission in 1990 that
guaranteed African American representation on the governing body of the county;
and
WHEREAS,
without Reverend Nealy´s invaluable contributions, Webster County would not
have achieved the level of interracial cooperation in governmental affairs that
exists today.
PART
II
WHEREAS,
Cliff Shannon was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident on
September 17, 2004; and
WHEREAS,
Cliff, who was born on December 1, 1956, served for nearly 30 years as a
dedicated member of the Preston/Webster County Volunteer Fire Department;
and
WHEREAS,
his contribution and service to his community will always be remembered and his
death has left a void that is yet to be filled.
PART
III
WHEREAS,
Glenn E. Taylor was born in Paulding County in 1922 and was raised within a 60
mile radius of his birthplace; and
WHEREAS,
prior to his passing on May 1, 2006, he was a prominent citizen of Bartow County
and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
he was a well respected and successful businessman, having established several
enterprises, including the Bankhead Welding Service, Bankhead Manufacturing
Group, Inc., and Bankhead Railway Services, Inc.; and
WHEREAS,
Glenn E. Taylor was also well known for his support of many charitable and
benevolent organizations and he often opened his home and farm to host a variety
of charitable and worthwhile events, such as the Cartersville-Bartow County
annual picnic and the Euharlee Farmers Barbeque; and
WHEREAS,
he also set an example of unselfish public service while serving as past
chairman and board member for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for 23
years; and
WHEREAS,
he had a deep love and respect for the land he farmed along SR 113 in Bartow
County, and many prominent Georgians attended gatherings on his farm;
and
WHEREAS,
his most notable characteristic was his gentle nature and the kindness that he
displayed in all aspects of his life; it can truly be said that to have known
him was to have known a Southern Christian gentleman; and
WHEREAS,
it is only fitting that a road be dedicated as a lasting monument to his
contributions to the people of Bartow County and the State of
Georgia.
PART
IV
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of
this body send their heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Reverend
George W. Nealy.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the bridge on SR 41 over Kinchafoonee Creek, in Webster
County, be dedicated as the Reverend George W. Nealy Memorial Bridge in his
honor.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body offer their sincerest
condolences to the family and friends of Cliff
Shannon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body dedicate the bridge on SR 153 over Lanahassee Creek, in Webster County, as the Cliff Shannon Memorial Bridge in honor of his service to his community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body dedicate the bridge on SR 153 over Lanahassee Creek, in Webster County, as the Cliff Shannon Memorial Bridge in honor of his service to his community.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body offer their sincerest
condolences to the family and friends of Glenn E. Taylor.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of SR 113 from the Polk County line to Red
Top Mountain Road at I-75, in Bartow County, be named the Glenn E. Taylor
Memorial Parkway.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities
named in this resolution.
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
Reverend George W. Nealy; to the family of Cliff Shannon; to the family of Glenn
E. Taylor; and to the Department of Transportation.