HR1609: HR1609 Lt. Col. Albert "Butch" S. Welch Jr. Memorial Bridge; Dekalb County; dedicate

26 LC 39 5041 House Resolution 1609 By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th and Lupton of the 83rd A RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Lieutenant Colonel Albert "Butch" S. Welch, Jr., and dedicating a bridge1 in his memory; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic m en and women who put3 their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in ha rm's way to protect the4 freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and5 WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Albert "Butch" S. Welch, Jr., served as a guardian of this6 nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army and honorably served this nation7 for two tours of duty in Afghanistan as a combat engineer; and8 WHEREAS, Lt. Col. Welch diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his9 time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his communit y and state as evidenced10 dramatically by his superlative service with the Georgia Department of Transportation, where11 he served as an engineer for nearly 30 years; and12 WHEREAS, he worked on numerous road projects across this state, including improvements13 along North Druid Hills that significantly enhanced access to h ospitals on the east side of14 Interstate 85; and15 H. R. 1609 - 1 - 26 LC 39 5041 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le and distinguished16 Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL18 ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on State Route 42 over State Route 403 (I-85)19 in DeKalb County is dedicated as the Lt. Col. Albert "Butch" S. Welch Jr. Memorial Bridge.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and21 directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Lt. Col. Albert "Butch" S.22 Welch Jr. Memorial Bridge.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the25 family of Lieutenant Colonel Albert "Butch" S. Welch, Jr., and to the Department of26 Transportation.27 H. R. 1609 - 2 -