HJR303 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Barry Mask
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Wren Paul Beckman
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Officer James Fezatte Memorial Highway, portion of Alabama Highway 143 between Mile Markers 5 and 6 in Millbrook, named
Summary: Designates a segment of Alabama Highway 143 in Millbrook as the Officer James Fezatte Memorial Highway and uses private funds to install commemorative signage.
What This Bill Does
Creates a memorial designation for the portion of Highway 143 between mile markers 5 and 6 in Millbrook. Directs the Alabama Department of Transportation to erect signage on that stretch, funded entirely by private funds from the Fezatte family. The signage should include the Alabama Great Seal, and if possible, the U.S. Air Force emblem and Millbrook Police Department emblem with necessary permissions. The designation does not change the highway’s official name or postal/address designations.

Who It Affects
Officer James Fezatte's family, who will provide the private funds for the signage and receive formal recognition.
Drivers and residents along the designated stretch of Alabama Highway 143 in Millbrook, who will see memorial signage but will not see changes to road naming or postal designations.

Key Provisions
Designate the portion of Alabama Highway 143 between Mile Markers 5 and 6 in Millbrook as the 'Officer James Fezatte Memorial Highway.'
AL Department of Transportation to erect appropriate signage along that segment.
Signage is to be paid for entirely with private funds provided by the Fezatte family under Sections 23-1-8.1.
Signage should incorporate the Great Seal of Alabama, and, if possible, the U.S. Air Force emblem and the Millbrook Police Department emblem, subject to rights approvals.
The memorial designation shall not alter or conflict with the highway's common designation or affect postal/address designations.
A copy of the resolution shall be given to the Fezatte family.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Designation