HR 811 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Rev. Dr. Bennie R. Mitchell, Jr. Memorial Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate

This bill (HR 811) is a commemorative resolution dedicating a specific bridge in Chatham County, Georgia, in honor of Reverend Dr. Bennie R. Mitchell, Jr. It formally names the bridge on State Route 405 over State Route 204 as the "Rev. Dr. Bennie R. Mitchell, Jr. Memorial Bridge" and directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage. The resolution recognizes Reverend Mitchell's decades of service as a pastor, community leader, and advocate, including his work at Connor's Temple Baptist Church in Savannah. As a symbolic gesture, the bill does not create new policies or affect any legal rights or obligations.
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Introduced Mar 27, 2025 Last action Mar 28, 2025
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