House Resolution 1649
By: Representative Hatchett of the 155th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of Sheriff Russell Tanner and dedicating a road in his memory; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS, Sheriff Russell Tanner was highly regarded by the citizens of his community
and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and
dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Tanner ably served and protected the citizens of this state as Johnson
County Sheriff with an exceptional career in law enforcement that spanned 30 years; and
WHEREAS, he served as Deputy Sheriff of Johnson County from January 1, 1962, until July
1984, and was appointed Sheriff of Johnson County by Governor Joe Frank Harris to
complete the unexpired term of his predecessor; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Tanner led an exceptional career of public of service, always putting
public safety and the citizens of Johnson County first, and his inspiring commitment to the
welfare of others stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement
professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Tanner retired on December 1, 1992, making him the longest serving
law enforcement officer in Johnson County history; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished
Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of State Route 78 from Gumlog Road to Union
Hill Church Road in Johnson County is dedicated as the Sheriff Russell Tanner Memorial
Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Sheriff Russell Tanner
Memorial Highway.
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 Sheriff Russell Tanner and to the Department of Transportation.