Bill Text: GA HR1483 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Rev. H.G. Jarrard Memorial Intersection; Hall County; dedicate
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-03-10 - House Second Readers [HR1483 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1483-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1483
By:
Representatives Rogers of the
26th,
Collins of the
27th,
Mills of the
25th,
and Benton of the
31st
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life of Reverend Henry Grady Jarrard and dedicating an intersection in his
memory; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
many times civic and community leaders have been honored for their service and
contributions to their communities by having streets, roads, buildings, or
bridges named for them, and Reverend Henry Grady Jarrard is worthy of such an
honor; and
WHEREAS,
he lived a life of service to Hall County by serving as Hall County School
Superintendent for about 30 years, and he brought great change in the school
system by starting the comprehensive schools that are a vital part of the Hall
County community today; and
WHEREAS,
he served as Pastor of New Holland Baptist Church for 37 years, and as school
superintendent and pastor he touched the lives of thousands of young people that
have made Hall County a great community; and
WHEREAS,
the people of the New Holland Community can testify to the interest that
Preacher Jarrard had in the development of the young people of the community and
how he gave sacrificially of his time and means to that end; and
WHEREAS,
it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to his life of service be
established.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this body
hereby honors the life of service of Reverend Henry Grady Jarrard and dedicates
the intersection of Jesse Jewell Parkway and Quarry Street in Hall County as the
Rev. H.G. Jarrard Memorial Intersection.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Rev. H.G.
Jarrard Memorial Intersection.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the family of
Reverend Henry Grady Jarrard and the Department of Transportation.
