HJR286 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matthew HammettRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Naming a two-mile portion of State Highway 137 in Covington County in Memory of General Underwood Cross

Summary

The bill designates a two-mile segment of State Highway 137 in Covington County as the General Underwood Cross Memorial Highway.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Alabama Department of Transportation would designate a two-mile portion of State Highway 137 in Covington County, beginning at its intersection with U.S. Highway 29, as the General Underwood Cross Memorial Highway. The naming memorializes General Underwood Cross, reflecting his service, and the DOT would implement the signage and official references to the new name for that stretch.

Who It Affects

• Residents and travelers in Covington County who drive on the designated two-mile segment and will see the new name on highway signs
• General Underwood Cross's family and Covington County community, who are publicly honored by the memorial name

Key Provisions

• Designates a two-mile portion of State Highway 137 in Covington County as the General Underwood Cross Memorial Highway, beginning at its intersection with U.S. Highway 29
• Requires the Alabama Department of Transportation to implement the designation and place signage and references to the new name

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

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