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HR 657: Emma Lou Stover Bridge; Gilmer County; dedicate

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House Resolution 657

By: Representatives Chastain of the 7th, Burns of the 159th, Jasperse of the 11th, Cox of the 28th, Wade of the 9th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing Mrs. Emma Lou Stover and dedicating a bridge in her honor; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Emma Lou Stover has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced dramatically by her superlative service for Gilmer County and Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Stover has worked for many years with the Elijay Lions Club, where she spearheaded fundraisers to provide financial assistance for surgeries for the visually impaired, buying and wrapping Christmas gifts for the less fortunate, and providing college-level scholarships for the area's brightest students; and

WHEREAS, in 1989, she founded the Special Friends Program to support individuals with mental and physical disabilities in Gilmer County and the surrounding areas; and

WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, including as a steadfast advocate for veterans and active duty members of the military through participation with the annual community Veterans Day parade; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in her honor.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL

ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on State Route 52 East over Owl Town in Gilmer County is dedicated as the Emma Lou Stover Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Emma Lou Stover Bridge. 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 Mrs. Emma Lou Stover and to the Department of Transportation.