05 LC 28
2187
House
Resolution 200
By:
Representatives Forster of the
3rd,
Dickson of the
6th,
and Neal of the
1st
A
RESOLUTION
Designating
the Baxter Shavers Memorial Intersection; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
on April 14, 1978, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most
distinguished citizens in the untimely passing of Chief Deputy Baxter Shavers of
the Catoosa County Sheriff's Department; and
WHEREAS,
this native son of Catoosa County was an honest and dedicated public servant
who strived for excellence in all his endeavors and whose primary concern was
the welfare and safety of the citizens of Catoosa County and who was recognized
as a man of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the administration of
justice and sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS,
he was tragically killed in the line of duty while attempting to apprehend a
dangerous armed robbery suspect; and
WHEREAS,
the untimely passing of this unselfish man left an unfillable void in the hearts
and lives of his family, friends, and community and it is abundantly fitting and
proper that the members of this body show their gratitude for the unique and
often unheralded contributions of local law enforcement officers on behalf of
the citizens of this state.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the
intersection of State Highway 2, Battlefield Parkway, with Three Notch Road in
the unincorporated area of Catoosa County be designated as the Baxter Shavers
Memorial Intersection.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to place and maintain appropriate markers designating the Baxter
Shavers Memorial Intersection.