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SJR3 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Cam Ward
Cam Ward
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
The Military Veterans Memorial Bridge, crossing the Norfork-Southern Railroad in Woodstock, located on Coldwater Road (County Road 27) at the intersection of Eastern Valley Road in Bibb County, named
Summary

A Senate Joint Resolution designates the Woodstock bridge over the Norfork-Southern Railroad as The Military Veterans Memorial Bridge and directs signage to reflect the name.

What This Bill Does

It officially names the bridge as The Military Veterans Memorial Bridge. It asks the appropriate officials to place and maintain signs or markers reflecting this name. It is a ceremonial designation and does not create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects
  • Residents and travelers in Bibb County who use the bridge, who will see the official name displayed
  • Military veterans and the broader veteran community honored by the naming
  • State and local officials responsible for bridge signage, who are requested to place and maintain the signs
Key Provisions
  • Designates the bridge crossing the Norfork-Southern Railroad in Woodstock as 'The Military Veterans Memorial Bridge.'
  • Requests the appropriate officials to place and maintain signs or markers reflecting this designation.
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

Bill Actions

Delivered to Governor at 2:15 p.m. on March 8, 2011

Assigned Act No. 2011-5.

Signature Requested

Enrolled

Passed Second House

Galliher motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Received in House of Representatives and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Ward motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Introduced

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature