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

26 LC 39 4864 House Resolution 1009 By: Representatives Cannon of the 172nd and Ford of the 170th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Mr. John L. Williams and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and1 for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Mr. John L. Williams has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for3 the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare4 of the citizens of Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, Mr. Williams diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his6 time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his communit y and state as evidenced7 dramatically by his work as an entrepreneur in Cook County, Georgia; and8 WHEREAS, Mr. Williams' significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable9 patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensi tivity to the needs of the10 citizens of this state earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates;11 and12 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation13 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and14 H. R. 1009 - 1 - 26 LC 39 4864 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le and distinguished15 Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in his memory.16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL17 ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the interchange of State Route 401/Interstate 75 and State18 Route 37 in Cook County is dedicated as the John L. Williams Memorial Interchange.19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and20 directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the John L. Williams Memorial21 Interchange.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the24 family of Mr. John L. Williams and to the Department of Transportation.25 H. R. 1009 - 2 -