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House Resolution 206
By: Representatives Oliver of the 84
th
, Bennett of the 94
th
, Lupton of the 83
rd
, Taylor of the
92
nd
, Drenner of the 85
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating a highway in their honor; and for
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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, United States military veterans have demonstrated a deep personal commitment6
to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort7
to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and8
WHEREAS, they have served as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty and have9
diligently and conscientiously undergone intensive and rigorous training in order to serve10
their country with honor and distinction during times of war and peace; and11
WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation12
and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the13
United States; and14
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WHEREAS, veterans embody the spirit of service and willingness to find meaning in
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something greater than themselves, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the16
outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished17
Americans be honored appropriately.18
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL19
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the entire portion of State Route 10/S tate20
Route 154/Memorial Drive in Fulton and DeKalb counties is dedicated as the Veterans21
Memorial Drive.22
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and23
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Veterans Memorial Drive.24
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the26
Department of Transportation.27
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