Georgia CommonsHR 1521: David Cummings Memorial Highway; Washington County; dedicate
Última acción: 4 de marzo de 2026 · House Second Readers
A House resolution would name a stretch of State Route 540 in Washington County the David Cummings Memorial Highway, honoring a longtime resident killed while cycling in 2018.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors David Oscar Cummings, a Washington County native who graduated from Washington County High School, worked for decades at Imerys, and was an avid long distance cyclist. He was killed in April 2018 after being struck by a motorist while cycling near Sandersville. The resolution designates the portion of State Route 540 from Deepstep Road to Linton Road South in Washington County as the David Cummings Memorial Highway. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to put up and maintain signs marking the name, and it directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to Cummings' family and to the Department of Transportation.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Dedicates the stretch of State Route 540 between Deepstep Road and Linton Road South in Washington County as the David Cummings Memorial Highway.
- Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the highway's new name.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to Cummings' family and to the Department of Transportation.
A quién afecta
This mainly affects the family of David Oscar Cummings, residents and drivers who use that section of State Route 540 in Washington County, and the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain the new highway signage.
Por qué importa
The resolution creates a lasting public memorial along a Georgia highway, giving Cummings' family and community a permanent, visible tribute. It also requires state transportation resources to fund and install signage marking the designated route.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolved clause dedicates the portion of State Route 540 from Deepstep Road to Linton Road South in Washington County as the David Cummings Memorial Highway.
- A further resolved clause authorizes and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs for the dedication.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Cummings' family and the Department of Transportation.
Del proyecto de ley
“the portion of State Route 540 from Deepstep Road to Linton Road South in Washington County is dedicated as the David Cummings Memorial Highway.”
Cronología del estado
- House Second Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)
Temas
- highway dedication
- Washington County
- memorial resolution
- road safety
- cycling