SR413: SR413 Sgt. Patrick Sondron Memorial Bridge; Peach County; dedicate

25 LC 39 4757 Senate Resolution 413 By: Senators Kennedy of the 18th and Walker III of the 20th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Sergeant Patrick Michael Sondron and dedic ating a bridge in his1 memory; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, born on July 21, 1975, in Miami, Florida, Patrick Mich ael Sondron was the3 cherished son of Michael and Patricia Sondron; and4 WHEREAS, following his graduation from Orange Park High School in 1993, Sergeant5 Sondron enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he serve d as a guardian of this6 nation's freedom and liberty; and7 WHEREAS, he continued to serve his community through a career i n law enforcement,8 starting his career in 1999 with the Fort Valley Police Departm ent, adeptly serving on the9 Byron Police Department, and dedicating 13 years to the Peach C ounty Sheriff's Office,10 where he was a sergeant for the patrol division and a member of the SWAT team; and11 WHEREAS, Sergeant Sondron was highly regarded by the citizens o f his community and12 state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication13 to the sound principles of law enforcement; and14 S. R. 413 - 1 - 25 LC 39 4757 WHEREAS, a dedicated public servant, a respected partner in law enforcement, and a kind,15 level-headed individual, Serg eant Sondron had a profound impact on the Warner Robins16 community, and his loss deeply affected the citizens of Peach County; and17 WHEREAS, Sergeant Sondron exhibited extraordinary devotion to p ublic service,18 outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his duties, and19 it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and di stinguished Georgian be20 recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL22 ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on State Route 49 over Interstate 75 (Exit 149)23 in Peach County is dedicated as the Sgt. Patrick Sondron Memorial Bridge.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and25 directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Sgt. Patrick Sondron26 Memorial Bridge.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed28 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for dis tribution to the family of29 Sergeant Patrick Michael Sondron and to the Department of Transportation.30 S. R. 413 - 2 -