Senate Resolution 842
By: Senators Davenport of the 17th, Jones II of the 22nd, Jones of the 10th, Merritt of the 9th
and James of the 28th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Reverend James H. Miller and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Reverend James H. Miller has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the
Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical,
psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Miller attended Turner Theological Seminary at Morris Brown
College and the Interdenominational Theological Center Extension in Griffin, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, as a young man, he served as an assistant pastor at Mount Carmel and at Shoal
Creek Baptist Church in Locust Grove, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, in 1960, he began his first pastorship at Rocky Mount Baptist Church in Rex,
Georgia, where he served for nearly 29 years; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Miller went on to serve as pastor of Holly Grove Baptist Church in
Griffin, Georgia; pastor of Zion Grove Baptist Church in Ellenwood, Georgia; and pastor
emeritus of both Holly Grove and Zion Grove; and
WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the
troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or
humanitarian, Reverend Miller serves as a shining example of God's righteous path; and
WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Miller is a source of
strength and direction for persons in all walks of life and from all economic strata; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished
Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his honor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of State Route 155 from State Route 401/I-75
to State Route 42/US-23 in Henry County is dedicated as the Reverend James Miller
Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Reverend James Miller
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 Reverend James H.
Miller and to the Department of Transportation.