Mary Kay Tucker Memorial Highway; Chattooga County; dedicate
Summary
Senate Resolution 349 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Mary Kay Tucker of Chattooga County. The resolution recognizes her 34 years of service as the Chattooga County clerk, her leadership and organizational abilities, and her community involvement through Alpine Community Church, including teaching Sunday school, leading youth group, organizing Bible school, and maintaining the church’s live nativity scene.
The resolution designates the portion of State Route 337 from State Route 48 to the Georgia-Alabama line in Chattooga County as the Mary Kay Tucker Memorial Highway. It also authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs marking the highway dedication and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to her family and to the Department of Transportation.
Impact
This resolution does not change substantive state law or create new regulatory requirements. Its legal effect is limited to the ceremonial designation of a state highway segment in Chattooga County and the authorization for the Department of Transportation to install and maintain memorial signage. The primary affected parties are the Georgia Department of Transportation, local residents and travelers on State Route 337, and the family and community associated with Mrs. Tucker.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the bill is strongly positive and respectful. The resolution’s language is entirely laudatory, emphasizing Mrs. Tucker’s long public service, community leadership, and faith-based volunteer work. No votes, committee transcripts, or recorded opposition are provided, and the bill appears to be a noncontroversial memorial measure.
Contention
No notable contention is evident in the available record. Because the resolution is a memorial highway dedication, any discussion would likely center on the appropriateness of honoring Mrs. Tucker and the location of the roadway designation, but no objections, amendments, or divided votes are shown in the provided materials. The measure appears to have been treated as a routine commemorative resolution.