HR809: HR809 Officer Scott Riner Memorial Intersection; Gwinnett County; dedicate

25 LC 39 9005 House Resolution 809 By: Representative Donatucci of the 105th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Officer Scott Ozburn Riner and dedicating an intersection in his1 memory; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Officer Scott Ozburn Riner was highly regarded by the citizens of his3 community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity4 and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and5 WHEREAS, Officer Riner diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his6 time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his communit y and state as evidenced7 dramatically by his superlative service as a corrections officer with Gwinnett County; and8 WHEREAS, his life was tragically cut short after he was shot in the parking lot of the9 Gwinnett County Comprehensive Correctional Complex as he prepar ed to begin his shift;10 and11 WHEREAS, he worked tirelessly to help at-risk teens through Gwi nnett County's Prison12 Awareness Program before it was discontinued in 2017 and he continued to serve as a mentor13 to participants even after the conclusion of the program; and 14 H. R. 809 - 1 - 25 LC 39 9005 WHEREAS, in 2024, the program was revived and renamed the Scott Riner Prison15 Awareness Program to honor his lasting impact and his commitment to youth in Gwinnett16 County; and 17 WHEREAS, Officer Riner led an exceptional career of public serv ice and his inspiring18 commitment to the welfare of others stands as a shining example of the positive effect law19 enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; and20 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Officer Riner will long be remembered for21 his love of family and friendship, and this dedicated law enforcement officer will be missed22 by all who had the great fortune of knowing him; and23 WHEREAS, Officer Riner exhibited extraordinary devotion to public service, outstanding24 loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his duties and it is25 abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized26 appropriately by dedicating an intersection in his memory.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL28 ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of State Route 316 and Hi Hope Road in29 Gwinnett County is dedicated as the Officer Scott Riner Memorial Intersection.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and31 directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Officer Scott Riner Memorial32 Intersection.33 H. R. 809 - 2 - 25 LC 39 9005 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized34 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the35 family of Officer Scott Ozburn Riner and to the Department of Transportation.36 H. R. 809 - 3 -