SJR2 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

The Pfc. Garry Frank Lawrence Memorial Highway, portion of State Highway 5 in Bibb County commencing at the intersection of U.S. Highway 11 and continuing south to the intersection of Big Springs Road, named; The Pfc. Garry Frank Lawrence Memorial Bridge, located on State Highway 5 about one mile south of the intersection of State Highway 5 and U.S. Highway 11, named

Summary

The bill designates a section of State Highway 5 in Bibb County as The Pfc. Garry Frank Lawrence Memorial Highway and a nearby bridge as The Pfc. Garry Frank Lawrence Memorial Bridge, and requires signs to mark them.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it officially names the highway segment and bridge in memory of Pfc. Garry Frank Lawrence. It directs state officials to place and maintain signs identifying these memorial names along the designated locations. The change is ceremonial and does not alter road rules.

Who It Affects

• Residents and travelers using the specified stretch of State Highway 5 in Bibb County who will see the memorial signs
• Alabama state and local transportation officials responsible for installing and maintaining highway signs
• The family and memory of Pfc. Garry Frank Lawrence, as the memorial designation honors them

Key Provisions

• Naming of the portion of State Highway 5 in Bibb County (from the intersection with U.S. Highway 11 south to Big Springs Road) as The Pfc. Garry Frank Lawrence Memorial Highway
• Naming of the bridge on State Highway 5, about one mile south of the intersection with U.S. Highway 11, as The Pfc. Garry Frank Lawrence Memorial Bridge
• Directive for appropriate officials to place and maintain signs or markers recognizing these memorial designations

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Designation