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House Resolution 480
By: Representative Erwin of the 32
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A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of World War II Veteran Bobby Blackwell and dedicating a road in his
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memory; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Mr. Bobby Blackwell was born in Homer, Georgia, on April 9, 1924, the3
beloved son of Lon B. and Alice Hill Blackwell; and4
WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put5
their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the6
freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and7
WHEREAS, Mr. Blackwell demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting8
democracy and a willingness to sacrifice his own personal safety and comfort to ensure the9
well-being of his fellow man; and10
WHEREAS, Mr. Blackwell served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the11
United States Army Air Force during World War II; and12
WHEREAS, as a sergeant during the war, Mr. Blackwell was assigned to the 314th Depot13
Supply Squadron at the Bengal Air Base in Calcutta, India; and14
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WHEREAS, upon his return home, Mr. Blackwell continued to serve his country as a rural
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mail carrier with the United States Postal Service in Lula, Georgia, for 34 years and as an16
assistant magistrate judge in Banks County for more than 30 years; and17
WHEREAS, Mr. Blackwell was an active member of Homer Baptist Church, where he was18
on the Sunday School Celebration Committee, and the American Legion Post #215, Phi19
Delta Masonic Lodge #148, Banks County Chamber of Commerce, and Banks County Soil20
Conservation; and21
WHEREAS, Mr. Blackwell demonstrated selfless service to this nation and his unyielding22
commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States should be recognized23
appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.24
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL25
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of State Route 51 from Hill Street to State26
Route 164 in Banks County is dedicated as the World War II Veteran Bobby Blackwell27
Memorial Drive.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and29
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the World War II Veteran Bobby30
Blackwell Memorial Drive.31
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the33
family of Mr. Bobby Blackwell and to the Department of Transportation.34
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