Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HJR237: Naming the bridge on United States Highway 45 that spans the B.N. Railroad between Sports Plex Road and Bell Grayson Road in Marengo County as the Fred Armstead, Sr. Memorial Bridge
Status: Signed into law, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
An act, naming the bridge on united states highway 43 that spans the b.n. railroad between sports plex road and bell grayson road in marengo county as the fred armstead, sr. memorial bridge.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, NAMING THE BRIDGE ON UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 43 THAT SPANS THE B.N. RAILROAD BETWEEN SPORTS PLEX ROAD AND BELL GRAYSON ROAD IN MARENGO COUNTY AS THE FRED ARMSTEAD, SR. MEMORIAL BRIDGE. WHEREAS, it is with the highest accolade that this body honors Fred Armstead, Sr. by requesting the Department of Transportation designate the bridge on United States Highway 43 that spans the B.N. Railroad between Sports Plex Road and Bell Grayson Road in the City of Demopolis, Marengo County, Alabama, as the Fred Armstead Memorial Bridge; and WHEREAS, Fred Armstead was a lifelong public servant; he was the first Black police officer in Demopolis and the first Black Marengo County Commissioner for District 1, which he served honorably for 36 years; he served for over 30 years on the Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission Executive Committee; he also served on the boards of The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Dallas County HeadStart, DCH Regional Hospital, and many others; he was widely recognized for his leadership and dedication to supporting the Alabama Black Belt; and WHEREAS, the bridge located on U.S. Highway 43 is a vital piece of public infrastructure that connects communities, supports commerce, and ensures safe travel; designating the bridge in his memory venerates the life, service, and lasting contributions of Fred Armstead, Sr., Page …
Sponsors
- McCampbell, Artis 'A.J.' (D, HD-071) · primary sponsor
- Jackson, Thomas (D, HD-068)
Latest actions
- : Enacted
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Enrolled
- : Ready to Enroll
- : Reported from RULES
- : Reported Out of Committee Second House
- : Pending Committee Action in Second House
- : Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
- : Faulkner motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
- : Reported from Rules
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is HJR237?
- HJR237 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Naming the bridge on United States Highway 45 that spans the B.N. Railroad between Sports Plex Road and Bell Grayson Road in Marengo County as the Fred Armstead, Sr. Memorial Bridge.
- What does HJR237 do?
- In its own words: An act, naming the bridge on united states highway 43 that spans the b.n. railroad between sports plex road and bell grayson road in marengo county as the fred armstead, sr. memorial bridge.
- What is the status of HJR237?
- Signed into law as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR237?
- McCampbell, Artis 'A.J.' (D, HD-071), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJR237?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HJR237
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