SJR93 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Harri Anne Smith Greg J. Reed Shadrack McGill Dick Brewbaker Paul Bussman Bill Holtzclaw Phillip W. Williams Clay Scofield Gerald O. Dial Bryan Taylor Jerry L. Fielding Tom Whatley George M. “Marc” Keahey Bobby D. Singleton Arthur Orr William “Bill” M. Beasley Cam Ward Gerald H. Allen J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Paul Sanford Rusty Glover Hank Sanders Quinton Ross Roger Bedford, Jr.Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Mark Slade Blackwell
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Matthew Leonard Highway, portion of Highway 11 in Greene County from the county line at Knoxville to the Sumter County line, named
Summary: A Senate Joint Resolution designates a portion of Highway 11 in Greene County as the Matthew Leonard Highway.
What This Bill Does
Designates a portion of Highway 11 in Greene County as the Matthew Leonard Highway, from the county line at Knoxville to the Sumter County line. It directs state and local officials to place and maintain markers identifying the Matthew Leonard Highway along that stretch. It recognizes Matthew Leonard, a Medal of Honor recipient born in Eutaw, Alabama, and provides a copy of the resolution to his family.

Who It Affects
Drivers and travelers on the designated stretch of Highway 11 who will see the highway name on signs.
The family of Matthew Leonard and Alabama state/local officials who install and maintain the designation and signage.

Key Provisions
Designates the specified portion of Highway 11 in Greene County as the Matthew Leonard Highway.
Requires the placement and maintenance of markers to designate the Matthew Leonard Highway and provides a copy of the resolution to the Leonard family.

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