Honorable Susan Holmes Highway; Jasper County; dedicate
Summary
House Resolution 814 is a commemorative resolution honoring Representative Susan Holmes and designating a portion of State Route 11 in Jasper County as the "Honorable Susan Holmes Highway." The resolution recites her background as a lifelong Jasper County resident, former mayor of Monticello, and long-serving member of the Georgia House of Representatives, and it highlights her committee service and various civic honors.
The measure does not change substantive policy or create new regulatory requirements. Instead, it directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the highway dedication and authorizes the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to Representative Holmes and the Department of Transportation. Its practical effect is limited to the naming and signage of the specified road segment in Jasper County.
Impact
HR 814 has no direct impact on the Georgia Code or on private rights and obligations; it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a regulatory bill. Its legal effect is to formally dedicate the identified segment of State Route 11 in Jasper County as the Honorable Susan Holmes Highway and to authorize the Department of Transportation to install and maintain the corresponding signs.
Sentiment
The bill appears to have been introduced in a strongly positive and celebratory context, with the text itself expressing admiration for Representative Holmes’s public service, local roots, and leadership. No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, but the resolution’s tone indicates broad respect and appreciation rather than controversy.
Contention
No notable policy contention is evident from the bill text or the available legislative history. The only practical considerations are administrative: the exact roadway segment to be marked and the responsibility of the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage. Because the resolution is honorary, any discussion would likely center on recognition of Representative Holmes rather than disagreement over state law or spending.