HR1750: HR1750 World War I Veterans Memorial Bridge; Thomas County; dedicate

26 LC 39 5072 House Resolution 1750 By: Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, LaHood of the 175th, Campbell of the 171st, Greene of the 154th, and Cannon of the 172nd A RESOLUTION Honoring the veterans of World War I and dedicating a bridge in their memory; and for other1 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 harm's way to protect the freedom4 that all United States citizens cherish; and5 WHEREAS, United States military veterans of World War I demonstrated a deep personal6 commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety7 and comfort to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and8 WHEREAS, the state of Georgia played a significant role during America's participation in9 World War I, contributing more than 100,000 men and women to the war effort and holding10 more training camps than any other state; and11 WHEREAS, on Armistice Day, November 11, 1921, more than 1,000 T homas County12 citizens and veterans gathered around the newly constructed bridge over Ochlockonee River13 on State Route 3 ALT for a dedication program to name the bridge "Memorial Bridge" but14 the bridge dedication was not preserved when the bridge was rebuilt in 1941; and15 H. R. 1750 - 1 - 26 LC 39 5072 WHEREAS, it is important that World War I veterans are thanked for their selfless service16 to this nation and honored for their commitment to protecting t he people and ideals of the17 United States; and18 WHEREAS, World War I veterans embodied the spirit of service, f inding meaning in19 something greater than themselv es, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the20 outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished21 Americans be honored appropriately.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL23 ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on State Route 3 ALT over t he Ochlockonee24 River in Thomas County is dedicated as the World War I Veterans Memorial Bridge.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and26 directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the World War I Veterans27 Memorial Bridge.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 board of commissioners of Thomas County and to the Department of Transportation.31 H. R. 1750 - 2 -