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HR 1580: Mayor Rick Roberts Intersection; Cherokee County; dedicate

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House Resolution 1580

By: Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Thomas of the 21st, Scoggins of the 14th, Byrd of the 20th, and Fincher of the 23rd

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing Mayor A.R. "Rick" Roberts III and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mayor A.R. "Rick" Roberts III has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service as mayor of Ball Ground, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure, Mayor Roberts expanded Ball Ground's sanitary sewer system by increasing the water capacity seven fold; upgraded several city government buildings including a new city hall, fire station, police station, library, senior center, and post office; and revitalized and expanded the many beautiful parks and recreational areas of Ball Ground such as Calvin Farmer Park and Roberts Lake Trail; and

WHEREAS, his vision and leadership lead to Ball Ground obtaining approval for a truck bypass, the widening of Old Dawsonville Road, and the expansion of city sidewalks connecting over 50 percent of residents to downtown, revitalizing the city for citizens and tourists; and

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

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

ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of State Route 5BU and Gilmer Ferry Road in Cherokee County is dedicated as the Mayor Rick Roberts Intersection. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Mayor Rick Roberts 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 Mayor A.R. Roberts III and to the Department of Transportation.