House Resolution 303
By: Representative Williams of the 148th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Mr. Johnny Floyd and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnny Floyd has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the
vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare
of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd completed Forest Ranger School at the University of Florida, had a
long career in forestry at the St. Regis Paper Company, and started a family timber business
in Cordele, Georgia, in 1969 called Floyd Timber Company; and
WHEREAS, he served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for 19 years,
representing the citizens of Crisp, Dooly, and Pulaski counties and parts of Houston County;
served as vice chairman of the House Transportation Committee; and served as a member
of the House Appropriations, Banks and Banking, and Motor Vehicles committees; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of his service with the General Assembly, Mr. Floyd dedicated
15 years to the State Transportation Board representing the constituents of Congressional
District 2 which is the largest congressional district by land area and includes 29 counties;
and
WHEREAS, during his tenure with the State Transportation Board, Mr. Floyd has focused
on economic development for rural Georgians, mobility for commuters in urban areas, and
the development of freight routes for Georgia's ports and logistics industry; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd has previously held the roles of chairman, vice chairman, and
secretary of the State Transportation Board, is currently a member of several board
committees that help guide the direction of Georgia's transportation network including the
Statewide Transportation Planning/Strategic Planning, Administrative, and Legislative
committees, and serves as chairman of the Intermodal committee; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished
Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in his honor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that interchange of Interstate 75 and US 280 in Crisp County
is dedicated as the Honorable Johnny Floyd Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Honorable Johnny Floyd
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.
Johnny Floyd Interchange and the Department of Transportation.