Jimmy N. Lawson, Sr. Memorial Bridge; Monroe County; dedicate
Summary
Senate Resolution 1001 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and memory of Mr. Jimmy Neal Lawson, Sr. The resolution recounts his education, his long career as a pharmacist and cofounder of Lawson & Cromer Pharmacy, his civic involvement in the City of Forsyth, and his service as a member of Forsyth United Methodist Church. It presents him as a respected community figure whose life and character merit public recognition.
The operative provision of the resolution dedicates the bridge on State Route 83 over Tobesofkee Creek in Monroe County as the Jimmy N. Lawson, Sr. Memorial Bridge. It also directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs for the memorial bridge and authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the family and to the Department of Transportation. As a resolution, it does not create a regulatory program or alter substantive law beyond the bridge naming and signage directive.
Impact
SR1001 affects state action by formally naming a specific bridge in Monroe County and authorizing the Department of Transportation to install and maintain memorial signage. It does not amend the Georgia Code or impose obligations on private parties; its legal effect is limited to a ceremonial designation and related administrative tasks for the state transportation agency.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and unanimous in tone. The bill text itself is entirely laudatory, emphasizing Mr. Lawson’s professionalism, integrity, faith, and civic service, and the available context shows no recorded votes, objections, or committee controversy. It appears to be a routine memorial resolution intended to recognize a well-regarded local citizen.
Contention
There is no evident contention in the available record. Because the measure is a memorial bridge dedication, any discussion would typically be limited to the appropriateness of the honor, the bridge location, or the administrative responsibility for signage, but no opposing views, amendments, or vote splits are shown. The resolution appears noncontroversial and ceremonial in nature.