HR1009: HR1009 John L. Williams Memorial Interchange; Cook County; dedicate

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life of Mr. John L. Williams, a Cook County entrepreneur and community leader. The resolution's preamble describes his contributions to leadership, business, and community welfare in Georgia. The operative part of the resolution dedicates the interchange of State Route 401/Interstate 75 and State Route 37 in Cook County as the John L. Williams Memorial Interchange. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the dedication, and it instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to Williams' family and to the Department of Transportation.

• Dedicates the interchange of State Route 401/Interstate 75 and State Route 37 in Cook County as the John L. Williams Memorial Interchange.
• Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the interchange dedication.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Williams' family and to the Department of Transportation.

This resolution primarily affects the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must post signage, and the family of Mr. John L. Williams. Drivers passing through the State Route 401/Interstate 75 and State Route 37 interchange in Cook County will see the new memorial name on highway signs.

The practical effect is a permanent, publicly visible tribute: new highway signage naming a specific Cook County interchange after Mr. Williams. It does not change any law, spend significant funds, or affect anyone's rights or obligations beyond the signage requirement.

• The resolved clause dedicates the interchange of State Route 401/Interstate 75 and State Route 37 in Cook County as the John L. Williams Memorial Interchange.
• A further resolved clause authorizes and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate dedication signs.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Williams' family and the Department of Transportation.

1. 2026-01-15House Second Readers (House)
2. 2026-01-14House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-13House Hopper (House)

• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)Primary sponsor
• Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)

• highway naming
• Cook County
• memorial resolution
• Department of Transportation