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GA HR1251

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Penny Houston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Dedicates the bridge on State Route 37/76 over Bear Creek in Cook County, Georgia, as the Joel Jackson Parrish Bridge in memory of Mr. Parrish (1834–1922)
  • Joel Jackson Parrish served in the 29th Georgia Infantry, holding ranks of 3rd Sergeant, 2nd Lieutenant, and First Lieutenant across three companies
  • Parrish held multiple public offices including Clerk of the Superior Court of Berrien County, County Surveyor, and Justice of the Peace in the 1145th District
  • Parrish was responsible for naming the town of Adel and served as its first postmaster
  • Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the bridge

Legislative Description

Joel Jackson Parrish Bridge; Cook County; dedicate

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/8/2016

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