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GA SR1041

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Dedicates State Route 140 in Bartow County, Georgia, as the "Reverend Kenneth H. Coomer, Jr., Highway" and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs
  • Recognizes Reverend Coomer's role as senior pastor of Adairsville Church of God, where he has promoted positive relations among people of diverse races and religions
  • Honors his leadership in disaster relief after an EF3 tornado struck Adairsville on January 30, 2013, which caused loss of life and over $75 million in property damage, by coordinating shelter, food, clothing, financial assistance, and emotional support within hours
  • Credits Reverend Coomer and his church with mobilizing thousands of volunteers, procuring more than a dozen pieces of donated heavy equipment for clean-up, and saving taxpayers millions of dollars in recovery and reconstruction costs
  • Recognizes his military service in the United States Marine Corps

Legislative Description

Reverend Kenneth H. Coomer, Jr., Highway; Bartow County; dedicate

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/23/2016

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