HJR6 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Whitney Gallaher Highway, portion of state highway 144 between U.S. highway 431 to state highway 77, designated

Summary

The Alabama Legislature designated a portion of State Highway 144 in Calhoun County as the Whitney Gallahar Highway to honor Whitney Gallahar, with markers to be placed and maintained and no change to the road's official name or addresses.

What This Bill Does

It designates the segment of State Highway 144 between US 431 and Hwy 77 in Calhoun County as 'The Whitney Gallahar Highway'. It requires appropriate officials to place and maintain markers for the designation. It clarifies that the memorial name does not replace the common road name nor affect postal or address designations along that segment. As a resolution, it does not create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Calhoun County residents and travelers who use the designated segment of State Highway 144, whose experience may include markers but whose mailing addresses remain unchanged.
• The family of Whitney Gallahar, who receive a memorial designation and a copy of the resolution.

Key Provisions

• Designates the portion of State Highway 144 between US 431 and State Highway 77 in Calhoun County as 'The Whitney Gallahar Highway'.
• Requires appropriate officials to place and maintain markers for the Whitney Gallahar Highway.
• States that the memorial designation does not alter the common designation of State Highway 144 or affect postal/address designations on that road segment.
• Provides a copy of the resolution to the Whitney Gallahar family.

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