Georgia CommonsHR 1009: John L. Williams Memorial Interchange; Cook County; dedicate
Last action January 15, 2026 · House Second Readers
A Georgia House resolution would honor the late John L. Williams by naming the interchange of State Route 401/Interstate 75 and State Route 37 in Cook County in his memory.
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In plain language
This resolution recognizes John L. Williams, a Cook County entrepreneur and community leader, for his contributions to his community and the state of Georgia. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it directs that a specific highway interchange be named after him. The resolution dedicates the interchange of State Route 401/Interstate 75 and State Route 37 in Cook County as the John L. Williams Memorial Interchange. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to put up and maintain signs marking the dedication, and instructs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to Williams' family and to the Department of Transportation.
What the bill does
- Officially names the interchange of State Route 401/Interstate 75 and State Route 37 in Cook County the John L. Williams Memorial Interchange.
- Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the dedicated interchange.
- Instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Williams' family and to the Department of Transportation.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects the family of John L. Williams, residents and travelers in Cook County, and the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain the memorial signage.
Why it matters
While this resolution does not alter any law or spend significant state funds, it creates a lasting public memorial recognizing a local Cook County leader, and requires the Department of Transportation to add signage at the named interchange.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe John L. Williams' leadership, entrepreneurship in Cook County, and reputation for integrity and fairness.
- The operative resolving clause dedicates the interchange of State Route 401/Interstate 75 and State Route 37 in Cook County as the John L. Williams Memorial Interchange.
- A further resolution 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 Williams' family and the Department of Transportation.
From the bill
“the interchange of State Route 401/Interstate 75 and State Route 37 in Cook County is dedicated as the John L. Williams Memorial Interchange”
“the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the John L. Williams Memorial Interchange”
Status timeline
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
- Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)
Topics
- highway naming
- Cook County
- memorial resolution
- Department of Transportation