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House Resolution 1228
By: Representatives Corbett of the 174
th
, Cannon of the 172
nd
, Bonner of the 73
rd
, Gladney
of the 130
th
, and Hitchens of the 161
st
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of Corporal Dewey E. Rewis, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory;
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and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put3
their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the4
freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and5
WHEREAS, Corporal Dewey E. Rewis, Jr., was a guardian of this nation's freedom and6
liberty with the United States Army, serving in the Korean War; and7
WHEREAS, Corporal Rewis was reported missing in action on December 2, 1950, after his8
unit came under attack during an advance along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir9
in North Korea; and10
WHEREAS, it was reported that Corporal Rewis was held as a prisoner of war and died in11
an area called the Death Valley, which served as a collection point for United Nations12
prisoners, but his remains were not returned home to his family and accounted for until13
October 25, 2022; and14
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WHEREAS, Corporal Rewis demonstrated selfless service to this nation and his unyielding
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commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States in giving the ultimate16
sacrifice will be remembered always; and17
WHEREAS, he embodied the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater18
than himself and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished19
Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.20
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL21
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on State Route 52 over the Alapaha River in22
Echols County is dedicated as the US Army Cpl. Dewey E. Rewis Jr. Memorial Bridge.23
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and24
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the US Army Cpl. Dewey E.25
Rewis Jr. Memorial Bridge.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the28
family of Corporal Dewey E. Rewis, Jr., and to the Department of Transportation.29
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