Georgia CommonsHR 1666: John W. Ralston Memorial Intersection; Lumpkin County; dedicate
Última acción: 18 de marzo de 2026 · House Second Readers
A Georgia House resolution would honor the late John W. Ralston by naming the intersection of State Route 9 and Castleberry Bridge Road in Lumpkin County the John W. Ralston Memorial Intersection.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors John W. Ralston, a longtime Lumpkin County community leader who was born in 1891 and known as a school bus driver, justice of the peace, poll worker, and Freemason. The resolution recounts his life, including his 1922 donation of part of his property for the construction of State Route 9. The resolution dedicates the intersection of State Route 9 and Castleberry Bridge Road in Lumpkin County as the John W. Ralston Memorial Intersection. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs marking the dedication, and it directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Ralston's family and to the Department of Transportation.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Dedicates the intersection of State Route 9 and Castleberry Bridge Road in Lumpkin County as the John W. Ralston Memorial Intersection.
- Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the intersection's new name.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Ralston's family and to the Department of Transportation.
A quién afecta
This resolution primarily affects the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain the memorial signage, and the family of John W. Ralston, who receive copies of the resolution. Drivers passing through this Lumpkin County intersection will see the new memorial name.
Por qué importa
The resolution creates a lasting public memorial to a local community figure by putting his name on a Lumpkin County road intersection, requiring state resources to install and maintain signage but making no other change to law or policy.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe John W. Ralston's biography, including his community roles and his 1922 land donation for State Route 9.
- The operative section dedicates the intersection of State Route 9 and Castleberry Bridge Road in Lumpkin County as the John W. Ralston Memorial Intersection.
- A further resolved clause authorizes and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs marking the dedication.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Ralston's family and the Department of Transportation.
Del proyecto de ley
“the intersection of State Route 9 and Castleberry Bridge Road in Lumpkin County is dedicated as the John W. Ralston Memorial Intersection”
“in 1922, Mr. Ralston donated a portion of his property for the construction of Highway State Route 9”
Cronología del estado
- House Second Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Will Wade (R, HD-009)
- Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
Temas
- memorial resolution
- Lumpkin County
- road dedication
- Georgia Department of Transportation