HJR205 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Jones
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: State Highway 55 South in Covington County, renamed in honor of Sgt. Rodney J. Evans
Summary: A House Joint Resolution designates a portion of State Highway 55 South in Covington County as the Medal of Honor Recipient Sergeant Rodney J. Evans Memorial Mile and requires commemorative signs funded by non-state sources to be installed.
What This Bill Does
It renames a stretch of Alabama State Highway 55 South from Andalusia to Florala in Covington County to honor Sgt. Rodney J. Evans. It directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs and markers for this designation and to determine the cost of fabrication and installation. Signs will be placed once funds from non-state sources cover the cost, following applicable laws.

Who It Affects
Residents and travelers along State Highway 55 South in Covington County, who will see the commemorative designation and signs.
The Alabama Department of Transportation and any donors or sponsors providing funding from non-state sources to pay for the signs and markers.

Key Provisions
Designates a portion of Alabama State Highway 55 South in Covington County as Medal of Honor Recipient Sergeant Rodney J. Evans Memorial Mile.
Requires the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs and markers recognizing this designation.
Requires the DOT to determine the cost of fabricating and erecting the signs and markers and to install them once funds from non-state sources cover the cost.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Designation