House Resolution 1888
By: Representatives Prince of the 132nd, Newton of the 127th, Howard of the 129th, and Myles
of the 126th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Mr. Don A. Grantham and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Don A. Grantham has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for
the vital role that he plays in leadership in this state and his deep personal commitment to the
welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a Georgia native, Mr. Grantham was raised in Augusta and graduated from the
Academy of Richmond County before attending Augusta College and ultimately earning a
bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Grantham and his wife Mrs. Carol Willcox Grantham have built their lives
and raised their family, including their daughter Zoe Grantham Gawrych and son Don A.
"Dag" Grantham Jr., in their hometown of Augusta, a family that is now blessed with four
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, with an abiding devotion to their faith, he and his wife are active members of
Trinity on the Hill Global Methodist Church and remain committed to the betterment of not
only their hometown and community but also their state and nation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Grantham launched his career in the lumber sector at the Georgia Pacific
Corporation and ultimately cofounded the Forest Sales Corporation in 1968, holding the role
of President and CEO for 48 years until 2018; and
WHEREAS, an engaged community leader, Mr. Grantham's extensive volunteer service
includes his past presidencies of the Exchange Club of Augusta, Augusta Country Club, and
Augusta Gold Association and his service with the Boy Scouts of America Advisory Board
of Augusta, Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce, YWCA Board of Directors, Augusta
Museum of History Board of Directors, Augusta Arts Council, University Health Foundation
Board, and Medical College of Georgia Foundation at Augusta University; and
WHEREAS, comprising more than a half century of gubernatorial appointments and
electoral successes, his public service roles include multiple terms on the Georgia Ports
Authority Board as well as the Richmond County Commission, the Richmond County
Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals, and election to multiple terms on the State
Transportation Board representing the 12th Congressional district; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Grantham presently holds the unique distinction of having served as the
Chairman of the Georgia Ports Authority Board and subsequently the State Transportation
Board leading initiatives to make our state's port a national and international leader as well
as significantly advancing regional and state investment in transportation through the
implementation of the Transportation Investment Act of 2010 and the Transportation
Funding Act of 2015; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an
interchange in his honor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the interchange of Interstate 20 and Interstate 520 in
Augusta-Richmond County is dedicated as the Chairman Don A. Grantham Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Chairman Don A. Grantham
Interchange.
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. Don A. Grantham and the Department of Transportation.