House Resolution 886
By: Representative Sainz of the 180th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of Ms. Rachel Hodge and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Ms. Rachel Hodge was highly regarded by the citizens of her community and
state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity with a
commitment to serving others; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hodge was born in St. Marys, Georgia, the beloved daughter of Christopher
and Melissa Crosby Hodge and graduated from Camden County High School; and
WHEREAS, as the daughter of a law enforcement officer with the Department of Natural
Resources, Ms. Hodge grew up to follow in her father's footsteps to serve as an Emergency
9-1-1 Communications Officer with the Camden County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, she exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine
leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all her duties; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hodge's life was tragically cut short on April 18, 2020, on her way home
from work; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished
Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in her memory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of State Route 25 Spur/Satilla Bluff Road
and Pine Forest Drive in Camden County is dedicated as the Rachel Hodge Memorial
Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Rachel Hodge 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 Ms. Rachel Hodge and to the Department of Transportation.