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House
Resolution 1479
By:
Representative Williams of the
178th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life of SP-5 Harry E. Chesser and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Harry E. Chesser courageously answered his country's call to defend freedom by
serving as a door gunner on a search and rescue helicopter as a member of the
United States Army in Vietnam from September 23, 1969, until August 15, 1970;
and
WHEREAS,
he was killed in action on August 15, 1970, in Quang Ngai Province, South
Vietnam; and
WHEREAS,
his selfless sacrifice for the sake of our freedom halfway around the world
represents what is the best about Americans and America; and
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia and Brantley County owe a debt of gratitude to this native
son for the sacrifice of his young life at 21 years of age; and
WHEREAS,
it is only fitting and proper that the ultimate sacrifice of this brave warrior
be honored by dedicating a lasting memorial in his memory.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge
over the Satilla River on SR 301 North in Brantley County be dedicated as the
SP-5 Harry E. Chesser Memorial Bridge.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the SP-5 Harry E.
Chesser Memorial Bridge.
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
Harry E. Chesser and the Department of Transportation.