HJR 251

HJR251 192056-2 By Representative Beech RFD: Rules First Read: 27-FEB-18 HJR251 ENROLLED, House Joint Resolution, NAMING A PORTION OF ALABAMA HIGHWAY 43 IN WASHINGTON COUNTY THE WILLIAM JESSIE WHEAT MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. WHEREAS, William Jessie Wheat served as the Washington County Sheriff for 32 years; he died on January 6, 2018, at the age of 84 years; it is fitting to honor his memory by naming that portion of Alabama Highway 43 from mile marker 31 to mile marker 32 in Washington County, the William Jessie Wheat Memorial Highway; and WHEREAS, Sheriff Wheat served in the United States Navy and later served as Chief of Police of Chatom prior to becoming a deputy for the Washington County Sheriff's Department; and WHEREAS, providing outstanding service to the citizens of Washington County, this state, and his country, Sheriff Wheat leaves a legacy of dedicated public service that is to be admired and honored; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That in memory of his dedication and service to the citizens of Washington County, Alabama, we declare that the portion of Alabama Highway 43 from mile marker 31 to mile marker 32 in Washington County is named the William Jessie Wheat Memorial Highway. HJR251 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the appropriate officials be requested to place and maintain signs or markers as provided in this resolution. HJR251 Speaker of the House of Representatives President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was adopted by the House 06-MAR-18. Jeff Woodard Clerk Senate 27-MAR-18 Adopted