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HR 810

Benjamin R. Polote, Sr. Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carl Gilliard

Designates the SR 25/US 17 and Little Neck Rd intersection in Chatham County as the Benjamin R. Polote, Sr. Intersection; GDOT to install and maintain signage.

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Bill Summary · HR 810

Summary — H.R. 810 (Georgia House Resolution)

Status: Introduced January 28, 2025; Adopted by the House June 1, 2025 (House actions listed below)
Classification: House resolution (honorific / dedicatory)

Main purpose

H.R. 810 is an honorary resolution that recognizes Benjamin R. Polote, Sr., for his contributions to the Savannah/Chatham County community and directs the dedication of a specified roadway intersection in his name: the intersection of State Route 25 / U.S. Route 17 and Little Neck Road in Chatham County, Georgia.

Key provisions

  • Officially designates the intersection of State Route 25/U.S. Route 17 and Little Neck Road (Chatham County) as the "Benjamin R. Polote, Sr. Intersection."
  • Authorizes and directs the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to erect and maintain appropriate signs reflecting the dedication.
  • Directs the Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives to make copies of the adopted resolution available to Mr. Benjamin R. Polote, Sr., and to the Department of Transportation.

Background on the honoree (as stated in the resolution)

  • Benjamin R. Polote, Sr. founded Polote Homebuilders in 1970 and has been active in the Savannah construction industry.
  • The Polote Corporation is described as an early graduate of the federal 8(a) program, participating in projects ranging from approximately $450,000 to more than $1.2 billion across several states.
  • Mr. Polote has received recognitions including a Blue Legend Award from the Georgia Minority Supplier Diversity Council.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary operational effect: Georgia Department of Transportation (responsibility to erect and maintain signage).
  • Local community: civic recognition for Mr. Polote and a permanent place-name change for the specified intersection used in maps and signage.
  • Fiscal impact: This is an honorary resolution; any costs are limited to sign fabrication and installation/maintenance by GDOT. Such costs are typically modest and absorbed within GDOT local sign programs (no new program or appropriation is created by the resolution).

Legislative / procedural timeline (selected actions)

  • 2025-01-28: Introduced and referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2025-03-27 to 2025-03-28: House first and second readers.
  • 2025-04-14: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-30: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-06-01: Placed on Congratulations & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted (nonrecord vote); reported enrolled.

Sponsors / notes

  • Primary sponsor (per resolution text): Representative Carl Gilliard (House District 162).
  • The provided sponsor list also names additional individuals; note that some listed names appear to be members of the U.S. House of Representatives and may reflect metadata or import inconsistencies. The official legislative record for the Georgia General Assembly should be consulted for the formal sponsorship roster.

Related legislation

  • Companion bill listed: S. 276 (Senate companion)

This resolution is ceremonial/dedicatory in nature and does not create new regulatory authorities or rights beyond authorizing signage and commemorating Mr. Polote’s contributions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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