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.