SJR9 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 25, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Harri Anne Smith
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Clay Scofield Rodger Smitherman Cam Ward Phillip W. Williams Dick Brewbaker Linda Coleman-Madison Gerald O. Dial Arthur Orr Gerald H. Allen Roger Bedford, Jr.Del Marsh Quinton Ross Bobby D. Singleton Mark Slade Blackwell Priscilla Dunn Bryan Taylor William “Bill” M. Beasley Scott Beason Paul Bussman Jerry L. Fielding George M. “Marc” Keahey Jimmy Holley Vivian Davis Figures Bill Holtzclaw Tammy Irons Shadrack McGill Hank Sanders Rusty Glover Trip Pittman Greg J. Reed Paul Sanford J.T. Waggoner Tom Whatley
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Charles "Chuck" Albert Poland, Jr., Memorial Highway, portion of U.S. Highway 231 in northern Dale Co. near Destiny Church, named
Summary: Designates a 0.5-mile section of U.S. Highway 231 in northern Dale County near Destiny Church as the Charles 'Chuck' Albert Poland, Jr., Memorial Highway to honor his heroism.
What This Bill Does
Designates a specific portion of U.S. Highway 231 as a memorial highway. It honors Charles 'Chuck' Albert Poland, Jr., for his heroism during the Midland City hostage crisis. It directs appropriate officials to place and maintain signs or markers recognizing the memorial highway.

Who It Affects
Motorists and residents along the designated 0.5-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 231 in northern Dale County, who will see memorial signage.
Dale County and Alabama transportation/road-sign officials responsible for installing and maintaining the signs.
Charles Poland's family and supporters, who are recognized for his heroism and memory.

Key Provisions
Designation of a 0.5-mile segment of U.S. Highway 231 in northern Dale County from 0.25 miles south of Destiny Church to 0.25 miles north of Destiny Church as the Charles 'Chuck' Albert Poland, Jr., Memorial Highway.
Requirement that appropriate officials place and maintain signs or markers recognizing the memorial highway in accordance with the resolution.

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