06 LC 97
0589
House
Resolution 1639
By:
Representatives Borders of the
175th,
Shaw of the
176th,
and Black of the
174th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Mr. Buford W. McRae; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
from 1973 until his retirement in 1986, Mr. Buford W. McRae served with great
distinction as county manager of Lowndes County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
during his tenure as manager, Mr. McRae confronted the challenging questions
arising from Lowndes County's explosive development, chief among them being
congested traffic and a system of roads that was not fully equipped to handle
the growing population; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. McRae's guidance and vision led to the building of the Perimeter Road as a
long-term solution to these problems; and
WHEREAS,
the Perimeter Road was designed as a ring road and major artery by which truck
traffic and through-traffic could be diverted around congested areas;
and
WHEREAS,
this road opened new areas of Valdosta and Lowndes County for development, thus
increasing the tax base, a benefit that continues to be enjoyed by current
citizens and future generations; and
WHEREAS,
throughout planning and building phases of this massive undertaking, Mr. McRae
ably worked with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and many
civic and business groups to ensure that all concerned parties had a voice in
the process; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. McRae's leadership, diplomacy, meticulousness, and sensitivity to the many
affected parties allowed the largest and most expensive road building project in
the history of Valdosta and Lowndes County to be a resounding success, and his
direction during this crucial period has resulted in a lasting legacy that is
enjoyed by thousands each and every
day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in commending Mr. Buford W. McRae for his outstanding service to Lowndes County and thank him for his many invaluable contributions to Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in commending Mr. Buford W. McRae for his outstanding service to Lowndes County and thank him for his many invaluable contributions to Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Buford W.
McRae.