Georgia HR 1198: Trooper First Class Donward Francis Langston Memorial Bridge; Floyd County; dedicate

Bill Text

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H. R. 1198
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House Resolution 1198
By: Representatives Coomer of the 14
th, Dempsey of the 13
th, Lumsden of the 12
th, and
Kelley of the 16
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of Trooper First Class Donward Francis Langston and dedicating a bridge1
in his memory; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law3
enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Trooper First Class Donward Francis4
Langston on July 26, 1983; and 5
WHEREAS, a native of Summerville, Georgia, Trooper First Class Langston attended the6
45th Trooper School and was assigned to service at Post 29 in Cedartown, Georgia; and 7
WHEREAS, this dedicated law enforcement officer's life was cut short when he was killed8
in a patrol car crash on Ga. 1 in Polk County; and 9
WHEREAS, Trooper First Class Langston exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty,10
outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.11
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL12
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on Ga. 1 over Blacks Bluff Road in Floyd County13
is dedicated as the Trooper First Class Donward Francis Langston Memorial Bridge.14
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and15
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Trooper First Class Donward16
Francis Langston Memorial Bridge.17
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized18
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the family of Trooper First19
Class Donward Francis Langston and to the Department of Transportation.20