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House Resolution 145
By: Representatives Lanier of the 145^th, Graves of the 125^th, Stephens of the 150^th, Lane of the 146^th, Purcell of the 147^th and others

A RESOLUTION

Designating the Walter W. Harrison Highway; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Honorable Walter Wade Harrison 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 beginning in 1931 and also serving 1939-1940, 1941-1942, 1945-1946, 1947-1948, and 1953-1954; and during this period he served four terms in the Georgia Senate beginning in 1937-1938 and also serving there 1943-1944, 1949-1950, and 1955-1956; 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 the Millen By-Pass from the U.S. Highway 25 North Intersection to the Screven County line (including that portion of State Route 21) be designated the Walter W. Harrison Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to place and maintain appropriate markers designating the Walter W. Harrison 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 Walter W. Harrison.