House Resolution 1531
By: Representatives Fincher of the 23rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Thomas of the 21st, Ridley of
the 22nd, Scoggins of the 14th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of the Honorable Mandi Lia Ballinger and dedicating an interchange in her
memory; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Mandi Lia Ballinger has long been recognized by the citizens of
this state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal
commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Representative Ballinger was born on April 14, 1975, and grew up in Forsyth
County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she served as a victim advocate with the district attorney's offices in Cherokee
and Forsyth counties before founding and directing the Child Advocacy Center; and
WHEREAS, she was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2012, representing
the citizens of the 23rd District and was a tireless advocate for justice, children, and survivors
of domestic violence and served as chairperson of the House Judiciary Juvenile Committee;
and
WHEREAS, during her tenure with the General Assembly, Representative Ballinger
championed legislation to protect domestic violence survivors, combat child abuse, and
reform the juvenile justice system; and
WHEREAS, Representative Ballinger was a staunch advocate for the Second Amendment,
which was recognized with commendations, including the prestigious Defender of Freedom
Award from the National Rifle Association and Legislator of the Year from Georgia Carry;
and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished
Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in her memory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the interchange of I-575 and State Route 5/Riverstone
Parkway in Cherokee County is dedicated as the Representative Mandi L. Ballinger
Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Representative Mandi L.
Ballinger Memorial 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 the
family of the Honorable Mandi Lia Ballinger and the Department of Transportation.