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HR 1205: State Representative "Able" Mable Thomas Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate

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House Resolution 1205

By: Representatives Berry of the 56th, Cannon of the 58th, Bell of the 75th, Hugley of the 141st, Williams of the 168th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing the Honorable "Able" Mable Thomas and dedicating an intersection in her honor; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, former State Representative "Able" Mable Thomas was a fearless activist and legislator whose life and legacy were deeply rooted in Atlanta's Vine City community, where she was born, raised, and later called to serve with unwavering dedication; and

WHEREAS, shaped by Vine City's central role in Atlanta's civil rights history, Representative Thomas carried forward the neighborhood's tradition of resistance, organizing, and community leadership in her lifelong fight for racial justice, equity, and Black political empowerment; and

WHEREAS, throughout her service in the Georgia House of Representatives, Representative Thomas remained firmly grounded in Vine City, using her platform to speak truth to power and advocate relentlessly for the residents and working families of her community; and

WHEREAS, renaming this intersection in honor of Representative "Able" Mable Thomas permanently recognizes her profound impact on Vine City and Atlanta, ensuring that the legacy of a daughter of the community who became its champion is etched into the very streets she fought to uplift; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in her honor.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL

ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of State Route 3 (US-19/41) and State Route 8 (US-78/278) in Fulton County is dedicated as the State Representative "Able" Mable Thomas Intersection.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the State Representative "Able" Mable Thomas Intersection.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Honorable "Able" Mable Thomas and to the Department of Transportation.