Committee approves two roadway-naming resolutions, including 'Rapay Way' honoring Georgia Port worker
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Summary
The committee passed House Resolutions 11-63 (a package of naming requests) and 12-16, which would name the road in front of the Georgia Port 'Rapay Way' to honor Betty Ann Rapay; the Georgia Port Authority will fund signage and related costs.
The committee approved two resolutions that would name or rename public roads. Chair reported the Transportation subcommittee reviewed naming requests and that policy analyst Abby confirmed required public advertisements and conflict checks were completed before committee action.
House Resolution 11-63 bundles multiple naming requests for bridges, roads and intersections introduced across the House; the chair said the committee combined those items into a single resolution that Representative Campbell will carry on the House floor. Members were told sponsors may drop resolutions at Legislative Council before an ad runs to avoid delays.
Representative Gaillard introduced House Resolution 12-16 to honor Betty Ann Rapay by naming the road in front of the Georgia Port the 'Rapay Way.' Gaillard said the Georgia Port Authority will cover the financial commitment for ownership and signage. Representative Garner moved the resolution and the committee voted by voice; the chair recorded the resolution as passed and reminded the sponsor to submit required rules paperwork.
Next steps: both resolutions will proceed to the House (one carried by Representative Campbell) and the sponsor of Resolution 12-16 should file the paperwork needed for rules consideration.