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SR 921: Kevin "Catfish" Jackson Memorial Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate

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Senate Resolution 921

By: Senators Watson of the 1st, Tillery of the 19th, Burns of the 23rd, Cowsert of the 46th, Walker III of the 20th and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life of Mr. Kevin "Catfish" Jackson and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Kevin "Catfish" Jackson graduated from Cartersville High School and attended the University of Georgia where he was a three year letterman on the University of Georgia football team, a member of the 1980 National Championship team, the 1982 and 1983 Southeastern Conference Championship teams, and voted co-captain of the 1983 team; and

WHEREAS, his athleticism and leadership were recognized with the prestigious Wallace Butts Award and he served as a graduate assistant coach under Vince Dooley; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson's vision and guidance were instrumental to numerous organizations, including United Community Bank, Bethesda Academy, CURE for Childhood Cancer, Savannah Technical College, the Savannah Economic Development Authority, and Rotary Club of Savannah; and

WHEREAS, he was honored with numerous awards and recognitions, including the Savannah State Award of Excellence for Noteworthy Entrepreneurship, the Sheriff's Award of Excellence, the Savannah Business Hall of Fame Junior Achievement Award, and Dancing with The Stars "People's Choice Award" for Alzheimer's; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson served on the Georgia Economic Development Board, the Lottery Board, the Georgia Ports Authority Board, and the Department of Natural Resources Board; 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 26/US-80 and Johnny Mercer Boulevard in Chatham County is dedicated as the Kevin "Catfish" Jackson Memorial Intersection.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Kevin "Catfish" Jackson 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. Kevin "Catfish" Jackson and to the Department of Transportation.