HJR5 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Major John Pelham Memorial Highway, portion of U.S. Highway 431 in Calhoun Co. from mile marker 238 to mile marker 243, named

Summary

A portion of United States Highway 431 in Calhoun County is designated as the Major John Pelham Memorial Highway, with signage guidance and no changes to the road's official designation.

What This Bill Does

Designates the segment of US-431 in Calhoun County from mile marker 238 to mile marker 243 as the Major John Pelham Memorial Highway. It directs signage to include the Alabama Great Seal and the memorial name, if possible. It also states that this designation does not alter the official US-431 designation or postal/address designations for that road segment.

Who It Affects

• Drivers and residents who use the US-431 segment from mile 238 to 243, who will see the memorial designation on signage.
• Alabama Department of Transportation and other highway signage authorities responsible for installing and maintaining memorial signage.

Key Provisions

• Designates the portion of US Highway 431 in Calhoun County from mile marker 238 to mile marker 243 as the Major John Pelham Memorial Highway.
• If possible, signage should be designed and laid out with the Great Seal of the State of Alabama and the 'Major John Pelham Memorial Highway' designation.
• The memorial designation shall in no way alter or conflict with the common designation United States Highway 431 in Calhoun County from mile marker 238 to mile marker 243 and shall not affect in any way postal or address designations along that portion.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Designation