Senate Resolution 758
By: Senators Williams of the 25th, Dolezal of the 27th, Anderson of the 24th, Robertson of
the 29th, Bearden of the 30th and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the lives of correctional officers Christopher Monica and Curtis Billue and
dedicating a road in their memory; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, correctional officers Christopher Monica and Curtis Billue were highly
regarded by the citizens of their community and state and by local government officials as
persons of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement;
and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Monica began his career with the Georgia Department of Corrections
in October, 2009, as a correctional officer at Hancock State Prison before serving as a
sergeant with Baldwin State Prison, the transportation unit, and Augusta State Medical
Prison; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Billue began his career with the Georgia Department of Corrections
in July, 2007, as a correctional officer at the Frank Scott Correctional Facility before serving
at the Georgia Diagnostic Classification Prison, Baldwin State Prison, and with the
transportation unit; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Monica and Sergeant Billue diligently and conscientiously devoted
innumerable hours of their time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of their
communities and state; and
WHEREAS, their lives were tragically cut short in the line of duty when they were shot and
killed by two inmates who escaped during transport; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Monica and Sergeant Billue exhibited extraordinary devotion to public
service, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of their
duties and it is abundantly fitting and proper that these remarkable and distinguished
Georgians be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in their memory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of State Route 16 from New Phoenix Road to
Long Shoals Rd/Texas Chapel Road in Putnam County is dedicated as the Christopher
Monica and Curtis Billue Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Christopher Monica and
Curtis Billue Memorial Highway.
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 families of
correctional officers Christopher Monica and Curtis Billue and to the Department of
Transportation.