Georgia Legislation

3/19/98

 

                             A RESOLUTION

 

    Expressing regret at the passing of the late Betty

    Porterfield; and for other purposes.

 

    WHEREAS, Betty Porterfield, the former first lady of Smyrna,

    Georgia, passed away in October of 1996, leaving hundreds of

    friends, family, and acquaintances who sorely miss her

    warmth, good humor, and commitment to her community; and

 

    WHEREAS, Betty was married to former mayor John Porterfield

    and together they worked to make Smyrna a great place to

    live. Betty was very active in the community and worked on a

    variety of civic projects in whatever capacity was needed;

    and

 

    WHEREAS, Betty was a constant presence whenever hard work or

    encouragement was needed on local issues; and

 

    WHEREAS, the city of Smyrna and indeed the people of Georgia

    were lucky to have had such a wonderful and committed asset

    as Betty Porterfield working on their behalf. She was truly

    an outstanding Georgian.

 

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the

    members of this body express their regret at the passing of

    Betty Porterfield and send their deepest sympathy to her

    family and friends and recognize that her memory has been

    honored by the naming by the General Assembly of the bridge

    on State Road 280 at South Cobb Drive and Interstate 285 as

    the "Betty Porterfield Memorial Bridge."

 

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is

    authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of

    this resolution to the family of Betty Porterfield.