HJR193 Alabama 2016 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Becky NordgrenRepublican- Session
- Regular Session 2016
- Title
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, Southside Bridge in Etowah County, named
- Summary
The Southside Bridge in Etowah County is officially named the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, with officials asked to place and maintain signs reflecting the new name.
What This Bill DoesThis is a naming resolution that designates the bridge’s official name to honor Vietnam veterans. It directs appropriate state officials to place and maintain signs or markers reflecting the new name. It is a symbolic designation and does not outline funding or other policy changes.
Who It Affects- Residents and travelers who use the Southside Bridge in Etowah County, who will see the new official name on signage
- Vietnam veterans and Alabama veterans communities, who are being honored by the new bridge name
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Names the Southside Bridge in Etowah County the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge
- Directs appropriate officials to place and maintain signs or markers reflecting the new name
- Affirms the designation through a concurrent resolution of both houses of the Alabama Legislature
- Subjects
- Resolutions, Designation
Bill Actions
Delivered to Governor at 6:05 p.m. on April 19, 2016.
Assigned Act No. 2016-170.
Clerk of the House Certification
Signature Requested
Enrolled
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
McCutcheon motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote
Reported from Rules as Favorable
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
Bill Text
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature