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House Resolution 70
By: Representatives Dunahoo of the 31
st
, Erwin of the 32
nd
, Burns of the 159
th
, Persinger of
the 119
th
, Seabaugh of the 34
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of Officer Christopher Lee Ruse and dedicating an intersection in his
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memory; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Officer Christopher Lee Ruse was highly regarded by the citizens of his3
community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity4
and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and5
WHEREAS, Officer Ruse diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his6
time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced7
dramatically by his superlative service with the Winder City Police Department, Arcade City8
Police Department, and Pendergrass City Police Department; and9
WHEREAS, his life was tragically cut short in the line of duty after he was shot by an10
occupant of a fleeing vehicle while in pursuit on December 29, 2004; and11
WHEREAS, Officer Ruse led an exceptional career of public service and his inspiring12
commitment to the welfare of others stands as a shining example of the positive effect law13
enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; and14
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WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Officer Ruse will long be remembered for
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his love of family and friendship, and this dedicated law enforcement officer will be missed16
by all who had the great fortune of knowing him; and17
WHEREAS, Officer Ruse exhibited extraordinary devotion to public service, outstanding18
loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his duties and it is19
abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized20
appropriately by dedicating an intersection in his memory.21
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL22
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of U.S. Route 129 and Wayne Poultry23
Road/Village Parkway in Jackson County is dedicated as the Christopher Lee Ruse Memorial24
Intersection.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and26
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Christopher Lee Ruse27
Memorial Intersection.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the30
family of Officer Christopher Lee Ruse and to the Department of Transportation.31
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