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HR 809: Officer Scott Riner Memorial Intersection; Gwinnett County; dedicate

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House Resolution 809

By: Representative Donatucci of the 105th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life of Officer Scott Ozburn Riner and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Officer Scott Ozburn Riner 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 Riner 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 as a corrections officer with Gwinnett County; and

WHEREAS, his life was tragically cut short after he was shot in the parking lot of the Gwinnett County Comprehensive Correctional Complex as he prepared to begin his shift; and

WHEREAS, he worked tirelessly to help at-risk teens through Gwinnett County's Prison Awareness Program before it was discontinued in 2017 and he continued to serve as a mentor to participants even after the conclusion of the program; and

WHEREAS, in 2024, the program was revived and renamed the Scott Riner Prison Awareness Program to honor his lasting impact and his commitment to youth in Gwinnett County; and

WHEREAS, Officer Riner 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 Riner 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 Riner 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 State Route 316 and Hi Hope Road in Gwinnett County is dedicated as the Officer Scott Riner Memorial Intersection. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Officer Scott Riner 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 Scott Ozburn Riner and to the Department of Transportation.