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HR 1446: Jim S. Briscoe Intersection; Walton County; dedicate

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House Resolution 1446

By: Representatives Martinez of the 111th, Williamson of the 112th, and Fleming of the 114th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life of Mr. Jim S. Briscoe and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Jim S. Briscoe has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Walton County, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, born in Between, Georgia, Mr. Briscoe was raised on his family's farm and graduated from Monroe High School; and

WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty in the United States Navy, serving as a machinist in the engine room of a minesweeper during World War II; and

WHEREAS, upon completion of his service to this nation, Mr. Briscoe returned to Between to work on the family farm before his employment with DuPont as a maintenance electrician; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Briscoe made history as the first mayor of Between with his election in 1970; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Briscoe served with honor and distinction as the mayor of Between and his vision and unyielding commitment set the standard for public service; and

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

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

ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of State Route 10/US-78 and New Hope Church Road in Walton County is dedicated as the Jim S. Briscoe Intersection. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Jim S. Briscoe 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 family of Mr. Jim S. Briscoe and to the Department of Transportation.