HJR84 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Joe LovvornRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: The Medal of Honor Recipient CSM Bennie G. Adkins Memorial Bridge, bridge on Bent Creek Road over Interstate 85 in Lee County, named
Summary: The bridge on Bent Creek Road over I-85 in Lee County is named the Medal of Honor Recipient CSM Bennie G. Adkins Memorial Bridge.
What This Bill Does
The bill designates the Bent Creek Road bridge over I-85 in Lee County as the Bennie G. Adkins Memorial Bridge. It recognizes Bennie G. Adkins as a Medal of Honor recipient and Alabama hero. It asks the Department of Transportation to work with local officials to create and install signs or markers that memorialize him, following applicable laws.

Who It Affects
Residents and travelers in Lee County who use Bent Creek Road and I-85, who will see the memorial designation once signage is installed.
Alabama Department of Transportation and local government officials, who are responsible for coordinating and installing the commemorative signs or markers and ensuring they meet legal requirements.

Key Provisions
Designates the bridge on Bent Creek Road over Interstate 85 in Lee County as 'The Medal of Honor Recipient CSM Bennie G. Adkins Memorial Bridge.'
Requires the Department of Transportation to coordinate with local officials to fabricate and erect signs or markers that memorialize Bennie G. Adkins in a manner consistent with applicable requirements and laws.

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