House Resolution 1639
By: Representatives Neal of the 79th, Scott of the 76th, Douglas of the 78th, Bell of the 75th,
and Flournoy of the 74th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Mr. Darryl W. Jordan and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Darryl W. Jordan has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for
the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare
of the citizens of Clayton County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jordan graduated from Southwest High School in Macon, Georgia, where
he served as vice president of his graduating class and drum major for the school's marching
band; and
WHEREAS, he attended Grambling State University, where he was a member of the famous
Grambling State "Tiger" band that performed around the country and transferred to Mercer
University, where he earned bachelor's and master's degrees; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jordan served as an educator in Henry County, dedicating 31 years to
teaching and inspiring the next generation of leaders; and
WHEREAS, in 2000, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives and served as
vice chairperson of the House Committee on Regulated Industries and as a member of the
House Committees on Banks and Banking and Transportation; and
WHEREAS, his dedicated public service and vision has been recognized with numerous
awards, including the Martin Luther King, Jr., Freedom Award from the Henry County
Community; the Teacher Gold Cup, Teacher of the Year Award, and Community Leadership
Award from Henry County Middle School; the Community Support Award from the
Riverdale Parent Teacher Association; and the Distinguished Leadership in public service
award from the Mercer University African American alumni; 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 3CO (Tara Blvd) and Upper
Riverdale Road in Clayton County is dedicated as the Darryl Jordan Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Darryl Jordan 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 Mr.
Darryl W. Jordan and to the Department of Transportation.