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HJR81 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Barry Mask
Barry Mask
Republican
Co-Sponsors
Greg WrenPaul 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

A resolution designates a section of Alabama Highway 143 in Millbrook as the Officer James Fezatte Memorial Highway and requires privately funded signage to memorialize him.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it designates the stretch of AL 143 between mile markers 5 and 6 as the Officer James Fezatte Memorial Highway. It directs the Alabama Department of Transportation to install memorial signage along that stretch, paid for entirely by the Fezatte family, and possibly including the state seal and certain emblems (Air Force and Millbrook PD) if rights are granted. The designation does not change the road's official name or postal/address designations. A copy of the resolution is given to Fezatte's family.

Who It Affects
  • Officer James Fezatte and his surviving family, who are honored by the designation and involved in funding the signage
  • The Alabama Department of Transportation, which would erect the memorial signs along the specified roadway using private funds
Key Provisions
  • Designates the portion of Alabama Highway 143 between mile markers 5 and 6 in Millbrook as the 'Officer James Fezatte Memorial Highway.'
  • Requires the Alabama Department of Transportation to install appropriate signage along that portion, funded entirely by private funds provided by the Fezatte family (per Section 23-1-8.1).
  • Signage may include the Great Seal of Alabama and, if rights are granted, the U.S. Air Force emblem and the Millbrook Police Department emblem, arranged as specified in the resolution.
  • Designator shall not alter the common designation of the highway or affect postal/address 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

Bill Actions

Forwarded to Governor on March 20, 2012 at 2:26 p. m. on March 20, 2012.

Assigned Act No. 2012-94.

Clerk of the House Certification

Enrolled

Signature Requested

Passed Second House

Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

Galliher motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature