HJR159 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Chip BrownRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: DESIGNATING THE BRIDGE ON ALABAMA STATE ROUTE 193 THAT SPANS THE THEODORE INDUSTRIAL CANAL IN MOBILE COUNTY AS THE VICTOR BIRCH MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
Summary: The bill designates the bridge on Alabama State Route 193 over the Theodore Industrial Canal in Mobile County as the Victor Birch Memorial Bridge.
What This Bill Does
It encourages the Department of Transportation to coordinate with local officials to designate the bridge as the Victor Birch Memorial Bridge and to erect appropriate signs or markers recognizing the designation, in accordance with applicable laws. The designation honors Victor Birch, a local Mobile resident and community member, through memorial signage.

Who It Affects
Mobile County residents and drivers who use Alabama State Route 193 will see the new memorial designation on the bridge.
The Department of Transportation and local government officials will coordinate to implement the designation and signage, and Victor Birch’s family and local community will be recognized by the memorial.

Key Provisions
Designates the bridge on Alabama State Route 193 spanning the Theodore Industrial Canal in Mobile County as the Victor Birch Memorial Bridge.
Requires the Department of Transportation to coordinate with local officials to implement the designation and erect signs or markers 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: Victor Birch Memorial Bridge, named