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House Resolution 657
By: Representatives Chastain of the 7
th
, Burns of the 159
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, Jasperse of the 11
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, Cox of the
28
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, Wade of the 9
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, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Mrs. Emma Lou Stover and dedicating a bridge in her honor; and for other
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purposes.2
WHEREAS, Mrs. Emma Lou Stover has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable3
hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as4
evidenced dramatically by her superlative service for Gilmer County and Georgia; and5
WHEREAS, Mrs. Stover has worked for many years with the Elijay Lions Club, where she6
spearheaded fundraisers to provide financial assistance for surgeries for the visually7
impaired, buying and wrapping Christmas gifts for the less fortunate, and providing8
college-level scholarships for the area's brightest students; and9
WHEREAS, in 1989, she founded the Special Friends Program to support individuals with10
mental and physical disabilities in Gilmer County and the surrounding areas; and11
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high12
ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, including as a steadfast advocate for13
veterans and active duty members of the military through participation with the annual14
community Veterans Day parade; and15
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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished
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Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in her honor.17
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL18
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on State Route 52 East over Owl Town in19
Gilmer County is dedicated as the Emma Lou Stover Bridge.20
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and21
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Emma Lou Stover Bridge.22
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Mrs.24
Emma Lou Stover and to the Department of Transportation.25
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