House Resolution 1526
By: Representatives Mathis of the 133rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Powell of the 33rd, Smith of the
70th, Parrish of the 158th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Representative James A. "Bubber" Epps, Jr., and dedicating an interchange in
his honor; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Representative James A. "Bubber" Epps, Jr., has long been recognized by the
citizens of this state for the vital role that he plays in leadership in this state and his deep
personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Representative Epps served on the Twiggs County Board of Commissioners
from 1983 to 1992 and on the Middle Georgia Regional Development Center Board from
1989 to 1992; and
WHEREAS, he served as a member of the Georgia General Assembly from 2009 to 2019,
representing the citizens of House District 144, and served as chairman of the House
Committee on Motor Vehicles and House Committee on Small Business Development and
secretary of the House Committee on Transportation during his tenure; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, Representative Epps was appointed to the Middle Georgia Regional
Commission Council, where his leadership and guidance earned him the respect and
admiration of his colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS, Representative Epps has been known for his collaborative approach, steady
leadership, consistent support of the Middle Georgia Regional Commission Council's staff
and mission, and his enduring commitment to public service, regional cooperation, and the
advancement of Middle Georgia communities through leadership in both the public and
private sectors; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an
interchange in his honor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the interchange of I-16 and State Route 96 in Twiggs
County is dedicated as the Representative Bubber Epps Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Representative Bubber Epps
Interchange.
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
Representative James A. "Bubber" Epps, Jr., and the Department of Transportation.