Trooper First Class 2 Chase W. Redner Memorial Intersection; Lumpkin County; dedicate
Summary
Senate Resolution 463 is a memorial resolution honoring Trooper Chase Winston Redner of the Georgia State Patrol, who died in the line of duty on February 20, 2024. The resolution recounts his background, education, and service, emphasizing his integrity, leadership, and dedication to law enforcement. It expresses the General Assembly’s respect for his sacrifice and his service to the state.
The resolution formally dedicates the intersection of State Route 400 and Whelchel Road/Burnt Stand Road in Lumpkin County as the "Trooper First Class 2 Chase W. Redner Memorial Intersection." It also authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs marking the memorial designation and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Redner’s family and the Department of Transportation.
Impact
SR463 does not change substantive state law or create new regulatory requirements; instead, it amends the state’s commemorative roadway designations by naming a specific intersection in Lumpkin County in honor of a fallen state trooper. Its practical effect is limited to signage and official recognition, with the Georgia Department of Transportation responsible for installation and maintenance of memorial signs at the designated location.
Sentiment
The resolution is strongly supportive and commemorative in tone, reflecting broad respect for Trooper Redner’s service and sacrifice. The available record shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or roll-call vote against the measure. The language is uniformly laudatory, and the bill appears to have been presented as a solemn tribute rather than a contested policy item.
Contention
There is no evident substantive contention in the text or available legislative history. The only potentially relevant issue is the use of a public roadway intersection for a memorial designation, which can sometimes raise questions about signage costs or naming practices, but no such objections appear in the provided materials. The measure is framed as a unanimous honor for a fallen law enforcement officer and a routine authorization for transportation signage.