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SR 955

Robert Daniel Lockhart Memorial Intersection; Clayton County; dedicate

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gail Davenport and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia resolution designates a Clayton County intersection as the Robert Daniel Lockhart Memorial Intersection to honor a community figure.

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Bill Summary · SR 955

Legislative bill overview

SR 955 is a resolution that designates a specific intersection in Clayton County, Georgia as the "Robert Daniel Lockhart Memorial Intersection." This is a ceremonial bill intended to honor Robert Daniel Lockhart through a permanent naming dedication at a public location.

Why is this important

Memorial designations serve to publicly recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities. While symbolic in nature, such recognitions can preserve local history and provide community members a tangible way to remember notable figures, particularly within Clayton County.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of context: The bill provides no information about who Robert Daniel Lockhart was or why this particular intersection warrants the dedication, making it difficult to assess the appropriateness of the honor
  • Selection criteria transparency: No stated criteria or process is evident for how this intersection was chosen or who determined this person merited public commemoration
  • Resource allocation: While minimal in cost, some may question whether legislative time and resources should be devoted to naming resolutions versus substantive policy matters

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

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