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GA SR774

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/11/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nan Orrock

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Dedicates the intersection of State Route 154/Memorial Drive and Capitol Avenue Southeast in Fulton County as the "J.D. Winston Memorial Intersection" in honor of Mr. Joseph Donald "J.D." Winston (born March 30, 1915, in Lanette, Alabama)
  • Mr. Winston dedicated his life to mentoring youth at the historic Butler Street YMCA, Atlanta's only Black YMCA, where he mentored future leaders including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Vernon Jordan, Maynard Jackson, and Ambassador Andrew Young
  • The Butler Street YMCA recognized his contributions in 1995 by naming a new branch facility the J.D. Winston YMCA
  • Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signage at the dedicated intersection
  • Authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Winston family and the Department of Transportation

Legislative Description

J.D. Winston Memorial Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/18/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/13/2024

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