Whereas, Dr. Barnett served on the governing board of the Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority for nineteen years and as chairman for five; and Whereas, a man of faith, he is a member of the Travelers Rest United Methodist Church; and Whereas, Dr. Barnett married his wife, Lee Barnett, in September of 1950. Together, they have four children, James Earle Barnett, Jr., Lesha Kathryn Nix, Kimberly Susan Elliott, and the late Melanie Ann Barnett; and Whereas, it would be fitting and proper to pay tribute to this distinguished son of South Carolina by naming an intersection in northern Greenville County in his honor. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring: That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly request that the Department of Transportation name the intersection of Highway 276 and Highway 288 (Pumpkintown Highway) in northern Greenville County James E. Barnett and “Dr. Intersection” erect appropriate markers or signs at the intersection containing this designation. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. James E. Barnett and the Department of Transportation. XX
Whereas, Dr. Barnett served on the governing board of the Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority for nineteen years and as chairman for five; and Whereas, a man of faith, he is a member of the Travelers Rest United Methodist Church; and Whereas, Dr. Barnett married his wife, Lee Barnett, in September of 1950. Together, they have four children, James Earle Barnett, Jr., Lesha Kathryn Nix, Kimberly Susan Elliott, and the late Melanie Ann Barnett; and Whereas, it would be fitting and proper to pay tribute to this distinguished son of South Carolina by naming an intersection in northern Greenville County in his honor. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring: That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly request that the Department of Transportation name the intersection of Highway 276 and Highway 288 (Pumpkintown Highway) in northern Greenville County “Dr. James E. Barnett Intersection” and erect appropriate markers or signs at the intersection containing this designation. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. James E. Barnett and the Department of Transportation. XX
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