HR1651: HR1651 Senator Joey Brush Memorial Intersection; Columbia County; dedicate

26 LC 39 5035 House Resolution 1651 By: Representatives Clifton of the 131st, Powell of the 33rd, Richardson of the 125th, Hawkins of the 27th, and Mathis of the 133rd A RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Senator Ben Joseph "Joey" Brush, Jr., and dedicating an intersection in1 his memory; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Senator Ben Joseph "Joey" Brush, Jr., has long been recognized by the citizens3 of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadersh ip and his deep personal4 commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, a graduate of Southern Polytechnic State University, S enator Brush built a6 respected career as a real estate broker and home builder, cont ributing to the growth and7 development of communities throughout Georgia; and8 WHEREAS, Senator Brush devoted over a decade to serving the peo ple of Georgia in the9 General Assembly, first as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1992 to10 1993 and from 1995 to 1996, and then as a member of the Georgia State Senate representing11 District 24 from 1997 to 2004; and 12 WHEREAS, during his tenure in the Senate, he was appointed chai rperson of the Senate13 Education Committee, where he worked to promote excellence in education across the state14 and championed policies to strengthen opportunities for Georgia's students; and 15 H. R. 1651 - 1 - 26 LC 39 5035 WHEREAS, he served on numerous legislative committees and was an advocate for public16 safety, education, and the interests of his constituents in Columbia County and beyond; and 17 WHEREAS, he was known for his principled leadership, collaborat ive spirit, and18 commitment to public service, earning respect from colleagues and citizens alike; and19 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le and distinguished20 Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL22 ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of State Route 232/Co lumbia Road and23 Louisville Road in Columbia County is dedicated as the Senator Joey Brush Memorial24 Intersection.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and26 directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Senator Joey Brush Memorial27 Intersection.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the 30 family of Senator Ben Joseph "Joey" Brush, Jr., and to the Department of Transportation.31 H. R. 1651 - 2 -