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HR 1609: Lt. Col. Albert "Butch" S. Welch Jr. Memorial Bridge; Dekalb County; dedicate

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House Resolution 1609

By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th and Lupton of the 83rd

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life of Lieutenant Colonel Albert "Butch" S. Welch, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Albert "Butch" S. Welch, Jr., served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army and honorably served this nation for two tours of duty in Afghanistan as a combat engineer; and

WHEREAS, Lt. Col. Welch 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 with the Georgia Department of Transportation, where he served as an engineer for nearly 30 years; and

WHEREAS, he worked on numerous road projects across this state, including improvements along North Druid Hills that significantly enhanced access to hospitals on the east side of Interstate 85; and

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

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

ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on State Route 42 over State Route 403 (I-85) in DeKalb County is dedicated as the Lt. Col. Albert "Butch" S. Welch Jr. Memorial Bridge. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Lt. Col. Albert "Butch" S. Welch Jr. Memorial Bridge.

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 Lieutenant Colonel Albert "Butch" S. Welch, Jr., and to the Department of Transportation.