HR1888: HR1888 Chairman Don A. Grantham Interchange; Richmond County; dedicate

26 LC 39 5075 House Resolution 1888 By: Representatives Prince of the 132nd, Newton of the 127th, Howard of the 129th, and Myles of the 126th A RESOLUTION Recognizing Mr. Don A. Grantham and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, Mr. Don A. Grantham has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for3 the vital role that he plays in leadership in this state and his deep personal commitment to the4 welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, a Georgia native, Mr. Grantham was raised in Augusta and graduated from the6 Academy of Richmond County before attending Augusta College and ultimately earning a7 bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Georgia; and8 WHEREAS, Mr. Grantham and his wife Mrs. Carol Willcox Grantham have built their lives9 and raised their family, including their daughter Zoe Grantham Gawrych and son Don A.10 "Dag" Grantham Jr., in their hometown of Augusta, a family that is now blessed with four11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and12 WHEREAS, with an abiding devotion to their faith, he and his wife are active members of13 Trinity on the Hill Global Methodist Church and remain committed to the betterment of not14 only their hometown and community but also their state and nation; and15 H. R. 1888 - 1 - 26 LC 39 5075 WHEREAS, Mr. Grantham launched his career in the lumber sector at the Georgia Pacific16 Corporation and ultimately cofounded the Forest Sales Corporation in 1968, holding the role17 of President and CEO for 48 years until 2018; and18 WHEREAS, an engaged community lead er, Mr. Grantham's extensive volunteer service19 includes his past presidencies of the Exchange Club of Augusta, Augusta Country Club, and20 Augusta Gold Association and his service with the Boy Scouts of America Advisory Board21 of Augusta, Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce, YWCA Board of Di rectors, Augusta22 Museum of History Board of Directors, Augusta Arts Council, University Health Foundation23 Board, and Medical College of Georgia Foundation at Augusta University; and24 WHEREAS, comprising more than a half century of gubernatorial a ppointments and25 electoral successes, his public service roles include multiple terms on the Georgia Ports26 Authority Board as well as the Richmond County Commission, the Richmond County27 Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals, and election to multiple terms on the State28 Transportation Board representing the 12th Congressional district; and29 WHEREAS, Mr. Grantham presently holds the unique distinction of having served as the30 Chairman of the Georgia Ports Authority Board and subsequently the State Transportation31 Board leading initiatives to make our state's port a national and international leader as well32 as significantly advancing regional and state investment in tra nsportation through the33 implementation of the Transportation Investment Act of 2010 and the Transportation34 Funding Act of 2015; and35 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this36 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recogniz ed by dedicating an37 interchange in his honor.38 H. R. 1888 - 2 - 26 LC 39 5075 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL39 ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the interchange of Interstate 20 and I nterstate 520 in40 Augusta-Richmond County is dedicated as the Chairman Don A. Grantham Interchange.41 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and42 directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Chairman Don A. Grantham43 Interchange.44 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized45 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to46 Mr. Don A. Grantham and the Department of Transportation.47 H. R. 1888 - 3 -