HJR62 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thomas JacksonRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Ralph HowardArtis McCampbell

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Anthony Robinson, Jr., and Christopher "C.J." Boykins, Jr., Memorial, portion of United States Highway 43 in Marengo County, named

Summary

This bill designates a section of US Highway 43 in Marengo County as the Anthony Robinson, Jr., and Christopher 'C.J.' Boykins, Jr., Memorial Highway and directs private funds to place commemorative signage.

What This Bill Does

It designates the portion of US Highway 43 in Marengo County from Linden city limits to the intersection with Marengo County Road 47 as the memorial highway. The Alabama Department of Transportation is requested to erect signage along this route, funded entirely with private money from the Robinson and Boykins families or their friends. The signage should include the Great Seal of Alabama and, if possible, emblems of Linden High School, the University of West Alabama, and Demopolis Middle School, subject to permissions. The designation does not change the official highway designator or postal/address designations for the route.

Who It Affects

• Families of Anthony Robinson, Jr., and Christopher 'C.J.' Boykins, Jr., who will fund the memorial signage and receive formal recognition.
• Residents and travelers along the designated US Highway 43 segment in Marengo County, including school communities whose emblems may be used on the signage, who will encounter the memorial designation.

Key Provisions

• Designates the portion of United States Highway 43 in Marengo County from Linden city limits to the intersection with Marengo County Road 47 as the 'Anthony Robinson, Jr., and Christopher "C.J." Boykins, Jr., Memorial Highway.'
• Requires the Alabama Department of Transportation to erect memorial signage along the designated route, paid entirely with private funds provided by the families or their friends, per applicable law.
• Signage should incorporate the Great Seal of the State of Alabama and, if possible, the emblems of Linden High School, the University of West Alabama, and Demopolis Middle School, with permission from the respective institutions.
• The memorial designation must not alter or conflict with the existing designation of United States Highway 43 or affect postal or address designations.
• A copy of the resolution is to be presented to the immediate families of Anthony Robinson, Jr., and Christopher 'C.J.' Boykins, Jr.

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