SJR4 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2023

Title

DESIGNATING THE BRIDGE ON MCFARLAND BOULEVARD THAT SPANS INTERSTATE 20 AND INTERSTATE 59 AS THE LUTHER STANCEL PATE III MEMORIAL BRIDGE.

Summary

This bill designates the McFarland Boulevard bridge over I-20 and I-59 as the Luther Stancel Pate III Memorial Bridge and directs signage to recognize the designation.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bridge on McFarland Boulevard spanning I-20 and I-59 will be officially named the Luther Stancel Pate III Memorial Bridge. The designation applies to that bridge specifically. The Department of Transportation is asked to coordinate with governing officials to fabricate and install signs or markers recognizing the designation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Who It Affects

• General public and bridge users who will see and use the designated memorial name on the bridge and information signs.
• Alabama Department of Transportation and local/governing officials responsible for signage and installation of markers to reflect the designation.

Key Provisions

• Designation of the McFarland Boulevard bridge that spans Interstate 20 and Interstate 59 as the Luther Stancel Pate III Memorial Bridge.
• Direction to the Department of Transportation to coordinate with governing officials to fabricate and erect appropriate signs or markers recognizing the designation, in compliance 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

LUTHER STANCEL PATE, NAMING