Senate Resolution 868
By: Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Robertson of the 29th, Strickland of the 42nd and Watson
of the 1st
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of Mr. Richard Keith "Rick" Worley and dedicating an intersection in his
memory; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Richard Keith "Rick" Worley devoted his life and career to the community
of Catoosa County and Ringgold, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a native of Catoosa County and cornerstone to his community, Mr. Worley
graduated from Ringgold High School and successfully owned and operated the Rick Worley
and Son Autobody shop; and
WHEREAS, after the tragic passing of his son in 2010, Mr. Worley established the Hunter
Worley Foundation which assists grieving parents in North Georgia and Tennessee Valley
with funeral and burial expenses; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Worley gave selflessly to his local community through his work sponsoring
numerous fundraising efforts at Graysville Elementary School and local middle and high
schools in Catoosa County; and
WHEREAS, he provided professional services to local police and fire departments and
frequently donated equipment and drivers for community parades; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished
Georgian be appropriately recognized 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/US-41 and Chapman Road
in Catoosa County is dedicated as the Richard Keith "Rick" Worley Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Richard Keith "Rick" Worley
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 Mr.
Richard Keith "Rick" Worley and to the Department of Transportation.