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.