Robert Daniel Lockhart Memorial Intersection; Clayton County; dedicate
Summary
Senate Resolution 955 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and service of Mr. Robert Daniel Lockhart of Georgia. The resolution recites his upbringing in Junction City, his education in Taylor County, his long work history with Central of Georgia Railroad and Murphy and Orr, Inc., and his decades of service as a deacon and church leader at Forest Chapel Baptist Church. It also highlights his civic and community involvement, especially his support for youth athletics and local fundraising efforts in Forest Park.
The operative provision of the resolution dedicates the intersection of State Route 138 Spur and State Route 3 in Clayton County as the Robert Daniel Lockhart Memorial Intersection. It further authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs marking the memorial intersection and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Mr. Lockhart’s family and 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 dedication of a state highway intersection in Clayton County and the authorization for the Department of Transportation to install and maintain memorial signage. The primary parties affected are the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Lockhart family, and the local community associated with the named intersection.
Sentiment
The tone of the resolution is strongly positive and respectful, reflecting unanimous commemorative intent rather than policy debate. The bill text presents Mr. Lockhart as a valued community leader, church servant, and supporter of youth athletics, and there is no recorded committee discussion or vote history indicating opposition or controversy. Overall sentiment appears favorable and ceremonial.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the available record. Because the resolution is a memorial dedication, any discussion would likely center on the appropriateness of honoring Mr. Lockhart and the location of the intersection naming, but no objections, amendments, or divided votes are shown in the provided materials. The measure appears to have been treated as a noncontroversial tribute.