House Resolution 653
By: Representatives O’Steen of the 169th and Burchett of the 176th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating a highway in their honor; 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, United States military veterans have demonstrated a deep personal commitment
to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort
to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and
WHEREAS, they have served as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty and have
diligently and conscientiously undergone intensive and rigorous training in order to serve
their country with honor and distinction during times of war and peace; and
WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation
and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the
United States; and
WHEREAS, veterans embody the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something
greater than themselves, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding
accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be honored
appropriately.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the entire portion of State Route 206 in Coffee County is
dedicated as Veterans Perimeter Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating Veterans Perimeter Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
Department of Transportation.