HR1701: HR1701 Howell and Jane Teasley Memorial Intersection; Fannin County; dedicate

26 LC 39 5069 House Resolution 1701 By: Representatives Chastain of the 7th, Jasperse of the 11th, Cox of the 28th, and Gunter of the 8th A RESOLUTION Honoring the lives of Howell and Jane Teasley and dedicating an intersection in their1 memory; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Howell and Jane Teasley have long been recognized by the citizens of this state3 for the vital role that they played in leadership and their dee p personal commitment to the4 welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, Mr. Howell Teasley grew up in Elberton, Georgia, and e arned a bachelor's6 degree in accounting from the University of Georgia; and7 WHEREAS, Mr. Teasley diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his8 time, talents, and energy for 35 years to the contracts department at Lockheed Martin; and9 WHEREAS, Jane Teasley grew up in Franklin, North Carolina, and dedicated her time to the10 field of education at schools such as Awtry Middle School in Acworth, Georgia, and Shiloh11 Hills Christian School in Kennesaw, Georgia; and12 H. R. 1701 - 1 - 26 LC 39 5069 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Teasley demonstrated their deep and abidi ng faith as active13 members of Morganton Baptist Church, where they helped found Mountain Area Christian14 Academy; and15 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these remarka ble and distinguished16 Georgians be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in their memory.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL18 ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of State Route 515 an d the Hemptown19 Connector in Fannin County is dedicated as the Howell and Jane Teasley Memorial20 Intersection.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and22 directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Howell and Jane Teasley23 Memorial Intersection.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the 26 family of Howell and Jane Teasley and to the Department of Transportation.27 H. R. 1701 - 2 -