HJR720 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mary Sue McClurkinCity Council

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

The John Lee, III, and Brent Mitchell Bridge, over the Cahaba River on Interstate 65, which serves as a border between Jefferson and Shelby Counties, named

Summary

The bill designates the Cahaba River bridge on I-65 between Jefferson and Shelby Counties as 'The John Lee, III, and Brent Mitchell Bridge'.

What This Bill Does

It designates the Cahaba River bridge on I-65, which sits at the border between Jefferson and Shelby Counties, as 'The John Lee, III, and Brent Mitchell Bridge' to honor two men who died helping others during accidents on the bridge. It requires proper officials to place and maintain markers naming the bridge accordingly. As a resolution, it changes the bridge’s name designation rather than creating new laws.

Who It Affects

• Families of John Lee III and Brent Mitchell, honored by having the bridge named after them.
• Residents and travelers who use the I-65 Cahaba River bridge between Jefferson and Shelby Counties, who will see the designated name and markers.

Key Provisions

• Designates the bridge over the Cahaba River on Interstate 65, between Jefferson and Shelby Counties, as 'The John Lee, III, and Brent Mitchell Bridge'.
• Requires the proper officials to place and maintain markers identifying the bridge by this name.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Designation