HR1752: HR1752 Honorable Terry England Intersection; Barrow County; dedicate

26 LC 39 5076 House Resolution 1752 By: Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Burns of the 159th, Persinger of the 119th, Gaines of the 120th, Hatchett of the 155th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing the Honorable Terry England and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and1 for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Honorable Terry England has long been recognized by the citizens of this3 state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to4 the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, Representative England has spent his entire working li fe as a farmer and6 agribusinessman; and7 WHEREAS, in 2004, he was elected to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives and8 diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy9 toward the betterment of his community and state with 18 years of superlative service before10 his retirement in 2023; and11 WHEREAS, during his tenure in the House of Representatives, he served as chairperson of12 the House Appropriations Committee and cochairperson of the Agr icultural Education13 Advisory Commission; and14 H. R. 1752 - 1 - 26 LC 39 5076 WHEREAS, he served on the Legislative Services Committee, the F iscal Affairs15 Subcommittee, and the House Committees on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs; Education;16 Natural Resources and Environment; Industry and Labor; and Ways and Means; and 17 WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance were greatly relied upon by Speaker of the House18 of Representatives John Burns when Representative England returned to the Gold Dome after19 his retirement to serve with honor and distinction as chief of staff to the Speaker; and20 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le and distinguished21 Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in his honor.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL23 ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of State Route 211 an d West Winder24 Bypass in Barrow County is dedicated as the Honorable Terry England Intersection.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and26 directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Honorable Terry England27 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 the30 Honorable Terry England and to the Department of Transportation.31 H. R. 1752 - 2 -