Trooper Jimmy Cenescar Memorial Bridge; Gwinnett County; dedicate
Summary
House Resolution 813 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and service of Trooper Jimmy Cenescar, a Georgia State Patrol trooper who died in the line of duty on January 28, 2024. The resolution recounts his background, including his birth in Haiti, his service with the Atlanta Police Department, his recognized rescue of a driver in 2022, and his later graduation from the Georgia State Patrol Trooper School in 2023. It emphasizes his integrity, dedication, leadership, and devotion to public service.
The measure formally dedicates the bridge on State Route 324 over Interstate 85 in Gwinnett County as the Trooper Jimmy Cenescar Memorial Bridge. It also directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs marking the dedication and authorizes the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to Trooper Cenescar’s family and the Department of Transportation. As a memorial resolution, it does not create broad regulatory changes, but it does establish an official state-recognized designation for a specific transportation facility.
Impact
HR 813 affects Georgia law only in a limited, symbolic way by naming a specific bridge in Gwinnett County and directing the Department of Transportation to install and maintain memorial signage. It does not amend substantive criminal, transportation, or public safety statutes, but it does require state action to implement the bridge dedication and preserve the memorial designation on official signage and records.
Sentiment
The overall sentiment reflected in the resolution is strongly positive and respectful, with a clear bipartisan or at least broadly ceremonial tone typical of memorial legislation. The bill presents Trooper Cenescar as a heroic public servant and frames the bridge dedication as a fitting tribute to his sacrifice and service. No opposition or negative sentiment appears in the provided materials, and there is no recorded committee debate or vote history indicating controversy.
Contention
There is no notable substantive contention in the available record. The resolution is commemorative rather than policy-driven, so any discussion would likely center on the appropriateness of the memorial designation and the specific bridge chosen in Gwinnett County. Because no committee transcripts or votes are provided, there is no evidence of disagreement among sponsors, legislators, or affected parties.