HR547: HR547 Mother Frankie Mae Arnold Highway; Fulton County; dedicate

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the life of Mother Essie Frankie Mae Stegall Arnold, a Fairburn community member born in 1930 who was active in her church and known for community service and gardening. The resolution recounts her church roles, awards, and reputation in her community. Its operative effect is to dedicate the portion of State Route 92 between State Route 29 and Bay Street in Fulton County as the Mother Frankie Mae Arnold Highway. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the dedication, and directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to her family and to the Department of Transportation.

• Dedicates the portion of State Route 92 from State Route 29 to Bay Street in Fulton County as the Mother Frankie Mae Arnold Highway.
• Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the highway dedication.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Mother Arnold's family and the Department of Transportation.
• Recites biographical background and honors recognizing Mother Arnold's community and church service as the basis for the dedication.

The resolution directly affects the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain signage, and honors the family of Mother Essie Frankie Mae Stegall Arnold. Fulton County residents and drivers on this stretch of State Route 92 will see the new highway name.

If adopted, drivers on this segment of State Route 92 in Fulton County will see new signage bearing Mother Arnold's name, and the Department of Transportation will bear responsibility for installing and maintaining those signs going forward.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Mother Arnold's birth, church service at Saint John A.M.E. Church, community reputation, and awards received.
• The operative resolving clause dedicates the named portion of State Route 92 in Fulton County as the Mother Frankie Mae Arnold Highway.
• A further clause directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs for the dedication.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to her family and to the Department of Transportation.

1. 2025-03-11House Second Readers (House)
2. 2025-03-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)Primary sponsor

• highway dedication
• Fulton County
• memorial resolution
• Georgia Department of Transportation