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GA SR1084

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Stone

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Dedicates the portion of U.S. Highway 25N from Waynesboro to Walnut Branch in Burke County as the "Preston B. Lewis, Jr., Memorial Highway"
  • Honors Preston B. Lewis, Jr., a Korean War veteran who served in the U.S. Army, trained at the U.S. Navy Submarine School, received a Bronze Star, and attained the rank of captain
  • Lewis graduated from the University of Georgia with a business administration degree and a law degree, then practiced law for 30 years at his father's firm, Lewis & Lewis
  • Lewis served as juvenile court judge for over 30 years and represented Georgia in the state House of Representatives for six terms and the state Senate for one term
  • Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the highway

Legislative Description

Preston B. Lewis Jr. Memorial Highway; Burke County; dedicate

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/5/2012

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