HR1298: HR1298 Cara Jaden Atkins Memorial Interchange; Cherokee County; dedicate

26 LC 39 4908 House Resolution 1298 By: Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Thomas of the 21st, Parsons of the 44th, Jasperse of the 11th, and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Ms. Cara Jaden Atkins and dedicating an in terchange in her memory;1 and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Ms. Cara Jaden Atkins was born on April 27, 2002, in Marietta, Georgia, the3 beloved daughter of Perry and Christy Atkins; and4 WHEREAS, an exceptional athlete, Ms. Atkins graduated from Etow ah High School and5 continued her education at Georgia Highlands College, where she excelled academically,6 graduating with a perfect 4.0 grade point average, earning repeated spots on the Dean's List,7 and was a member of the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa honor society; and 8 WHEREAS, she graduated from dental hygienist school and was eag erly pursuing her9 bachelor's degree in science, driven by her passion for helping others achieve better health10 and confidence; and 11 WHEREAS, Ms. Atkins spent her time giving back to local charities and causes that uplifted12 others in need, including Jamie's Hope, the Cherokee Humane Society, and Locks of Love;13 and 14 H. R. 1298 - 1 - 26 LC 39 4908 WHEREAS, she coached gymnastics to young children and touched the lives of many with15 her smile that was like sunshine, instantly filling any room with warmth, joy, and positivity;16 and 17 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this encourag ing, kind, and selfless18 Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in her memory.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL20 ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the interchange of Interstate 75 and S tate Route 92 in21 Cherokee County is dedicated as the Cara Jaden Atkins Memorial Interchange.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and23 directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Cara Jaden Atkins Memorial24 Interchange.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the27 family of Ms. Cara Jaden Atkins and the Department of Transportation.28 H. R. 1298 - 2 -