SR36 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve LivingstonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

State Highway 279 in Scottsboro, renamed in memory of Dr. Wayne Patterson III.

Summary

Senate Resolution 36 renames a portion of State Highway 279 in Scottsboro in memory of Dr. Wayne 'Doc' Patterson III and calls for signs to mark the designation using non-state funds.

What This Bill Does

It designates a specific segment of State Highway 279 (from the intersection with Highway 79 and Goosepond Drive North to Ida Moody Road) as a memorial to Dr. Wayne Patterson III. It directs the appropriate authorities to erect and maintain signs and markers recognizing the designation. The Department of Transportation is asked to determine the cost to fabricate and erect the signs, and, once funds from non-state sources cover that cost, to install the signs accordingly.

Who It Affects

• Drivers and residents who use the designated portion of State Highway 279 will see memorial signs recognizing Dr. Patterson.
• Dr. Wayne 'Doc' Patterson III, his family, and the Scottsboro community who are being honored by this designation.

Key Provisions

• Renames a specific portion of State Highway 279 in Scottsboro (from its intersection with State Highway 79 and Goosepond Drive North to Ida Moody Road) in memory of Dr. Wayne 'Doc' Patterson III.
• Requires the Department of Transportation to determine fabrication and erection costs for the signs and markers, and to erect them once funds from non-state sources are provided, with signs and markers placed consistent with applicable 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