SJR69 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Andrew Preston Hornsby, Sr. Memorial Highway, named

Summary

This act designates a one-mile section of State Route 81 in Macon County as the Andrew Preston Hornsby, Sr. Memorial Highway.

What This Bill Does

It designates the specified mile of State Route 81 in Macon County as a memorial highway named after Andrew Preston Hornsby, Sr. The designation honors his public service as a state trooper, Macon County sheriff, and probate judge, as well as his efforts to desegregate and improve civil rights in the county. It does not describe changes to road ownership or funding; the naming is for signage and official recognition, to be implemented by the Department of Transportation.

Who It Affects

• Residents and travelers using the Macon County segment of State Route 81, who will encounter the memorial highway designation on signage along that mile.
• Andrew Preston Hornsby, Sr.'s family and the Macon County community, who gain formal recognition of Hornsby's public service and contributions to civil rights.

Key Provisions

• Designates the one-mile segment of State Route 81 in Macon County (mile markers 2.958 to 1.958) as the Andrew Preston Hornsby, Sr. Memorial Highway.
• The designation honors Hornsby's roles as a state trooper, Sheriff of Macon County, and Probate Judge, including his efforts to desegregate schools and improve race relations.
• Directs the Alabama Department of Transportation to implement the designation for the specified highway segment.

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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