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House Resolution 144
By: Representatives Lanier of the 145^th, Broome of the 160^th, Graves of the 125^th, Lane of the 146^th, Purcell of the 147^th and others

A RESOLUTION

Designating the M. Merrill Johnson, Sr., Highway; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Honorable Marion Merrill Johnson, Sr., had a distinguished career of service to the people of Georgia and was a dedicated citizen of Jenkins County where he is remembered as an influential civic and community leader; and

WHEREAS, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives where he served with honor and integrity for four consecutive terms, 1955-1956, 1957-1958, 1959-1960, and 1961-1962; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of his exemplary public service and his contributions to his community of Millen, Georgia, and Jenkins County, it is only fitting and proper that the State of Georgia perpetuate his name in an appropriate fashion.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that State Route 23 North from the Millen city limits to the Burke County line be designated the M. Merrill Johnson, Sr., Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to place and maintain appropriate markers designating the M. Merrill Johnson, Sr., Highway.

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 commissioner of transportation and to the family of Honorable Marion Merrill Johnson, Sr.