House Resolution 70
By: Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st, Erwin of the 32nd, Burns of the 159th, Persinger of
the 119th, Seabaugh of the 34th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of Officer Christopher Lee Ruse and dedicating an intersection in his
memory; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Officer Christopher Lee Ruse 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, Officer Ruse diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his
time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced
dramatically by his superlative service with the Winder City Police Department, Arcade City
Police Department, and Pendergrass City Police Department; and
WHEREAS, his life was tragically cut short in the line of duty after he was shot by an
occupant of a fleeing vehicle while in pursuit on December 29, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Officer Ruse led an exceptional career of public service 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, a compassionate and generous man, Officer Ruse will long be remembered for
his love of family and friendship, and this dedicated law enforcement officer will be missed
by all who had the great fortune of knowing him; and
WHEREAS, Officer Ruse exhibited extraordinary devotion to public service, outstanding
loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his duties and it is
abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized
appropriately by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of U.S. Route 129 and Wayne Poultry
Road/Village Parkway in Jackson County is dedicated as the Christopher Lee Ruse Memorial
Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Christopher Lee Ruse
Memorial Intersection.
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 Officer Christopher Lee Ruse and to the Department of Transportation.