Senate Resolution 348
By: Senator Moore of the 53rd
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of Trooper William Frederick Black, Jr., and dedicating an intersection in
his memory; 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, Trooper William Frederick Black, Jr., was a standout football player for Lanier
High School, where he led the Poets to a state championship; and
WHEREAS, he went on to study aeronautical engineering at Auburn University, where he
played basketball and football; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Black served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the
United States Army Reserves and graduated among the first class of troopers in Georgia,
with a badge number of 8; and
WHEREAS, while patrolling on Georgia Highway 41 near Ringgold, Georgia, Trooper
Black's life was tragically cut short in the line of duty when he was shot during a traffic stop;
and
WHEREAS, Trooper Black embodied the spirit of service and willingness to find meaning
in something greater than himself, 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 3 and Roach Hollow Road
in Catoosa County is dedicated as the Trooper William Black, Jr. Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Trooper William Black, Jr.
Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the family of
Trooper William Frederick Black, Jr., and to the Department of Transportation.