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House Resolution 658
By: Representatives Thomas of the 21
st
, Ridley of the 22
nd
, Parsons of the 44
th
, Scoggins of
the 14
th
, and Carson of the 46
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of Mr. David Allen Donley and dedicating a road in his memory; and for
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other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Mr. David Allen Donley devoted his life to bringing music to the community3
of Holly Springs and Hickory Flat, leaving behind a legacy of honesty, integrity, and4
kindness; and5
WHEREAS, Mr. Donley opened his store, Donley's Music, in 1996 at the corner of Bells6
Ferry Road and Highway 92, before moving the store to Holly Springs in 2006, and finally7
to the store's current location on Hickory Flat Highway in 2008; and8
WHEREAS, his store became a destination for musicians of all skill levels, providing a sense9
of community to those who visited through bluegrass jams, music lessons, and other10
community oriented programs; and11
WHEREAS, Mr. Donley's faithfulness, generosity, and commitment to his hundreds of12
students, particularly those from disadvantaged and low-income backgrounds, often led him13
to provide guitars to those in need, sponsor guitar clubs, and complete lessons or instrument14
repairs for those who could not pay, which he saw as an investment in students' lives; and15
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WHEREAS, Mr. Donley's spirit and love for music has inspired many members of the Holly
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Springs and Hickory Flat communities to become better musicians and better people,17
including Bryce Leatherwood, the 2022 winner of The Voice, who cited Mr. Donley as one18
of his greatest inspirations; and19
WHEREAS, beyond his love for music, Mr. Donley is remembered as an avid fisherman20
who found enjoyment in sharing his hobby with others; and21
WHEREAS, Mr. Donley will be forever remembered as a loving husband, father, and22
beloved citizen of Cherokee County and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this23
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in24
his memory.25
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL26
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of State Route 140 from Darnell Road to East27
Cherokee Drive in Cherokee County is dedicated as the David Allen Donley Memorial28
Parkway.29
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and30
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the David Allen Donley Memorial31
Parkway.32
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the34
family of Mr. David Allen Donley and to the Department of Transportation.35
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