HR810: HR810 Benjamin R. Polote, Sr. Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate

25 LC 39 4790 House Resolution 810 By: Representative Gilliard of the 162nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing Mr. Benjamin R. Polote, Sr., and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and1 for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Mr. Benjamin R. Polote, Sr., has long been recognized by the citizens of this3 state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to4 the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, Mr. Polote established Polote Homebuilders in 1970 and became a fixture in6 the construction industry in Savannah, Georgia, providing quality homes for the area; and7 WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience8 and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this9 state have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and10 WHEREAS, in the last 55 years, the Polote Corporation has grown from a home builder to11 an early graduate of the government's 8a program, completing and participating on projects12 from Georgia to California that range from $450,000 to over $1.2 billion; and13 H. R. 810 - 1 - 25 LC 39 4790 WHEREAS, Mr. Polote has been recognized with numerous honors and accolades, including14 recognition by the Georgia Minority Supplier Diversity Council with a Blue Legend Award,15 a distinction reserved for those who have exemplified excellence in deed and works; and16 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le and distinguished17 Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in his honor.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL19 ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of State Route 25/U.S. Route 17 and Little20 Neck Road in Chatham County is dedicated as the Benjamin R. Polote, Sr. Intersection.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and22 directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Benjamin R. Polote, Sr.23 Intersection.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Mr.26 Benjamin R. Polote, Sr., and to the Department of Transportation.27 H. R. 810 - 2 -