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07 LC 34 1005
Senate Resolution 229
By: Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Hooks of the 14th

A RESOLUTION


Dedicating the Paul Keenan Parkway; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Paul Keenan has contributed immensely to the quality of life enjoyed by the citizens of Dougherty County and the City of Albany, Georgia, as a result of his distinguished public service; and

WHEREAS, this successful businessman, attorney, and Albany native served his community for 14 years as chairman of the board of commissioners of Dougherty County and four years as mayor of the City of Albany; and

WHEREAS, throughout both periods of public service he was instrumental in improving community relations, strengthening communication and cooperation between the city and the
county governmental authorities, and promoting local economic development; and

WHEREAS, his business expertise and legal knowledge have enabled him to offer valuable leadership and well-reasoned solutions to various complex governmental and financial problems; and

WHEREAS, Paul Keenan´s leadership was instrumental in the construction of many highway projects in the City of Albany and Dougherty County, including US 19, US 82, the Bypass, Oakridge Drive, Dawson Road, Gillionville Road, and Westover Road; and

WHEREAS, his marriage to Lucile Dennison, a fellow law student at Emory University, included rearing four accomplished children, and his public career and accomplishments reflect the endorsement, admiration, and respect he has within his family and the community at large.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of SR 3 from the Mitchell/Dougherty county line (Mile Post 0) north to the Dougherty/Lee county line (Mile Post 15.08), in Dougherty County, be dedicated as the Paul Keenan Parkway, and that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to place and maintain appropriate markers dedicating the Paul Keenan Parkway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Paul Keenan and to the Department of Transportation.