AL HJR346

Names the bridge over the Coosa River on Alabama Highway 14 in Wetumpka the Coach Joe "Billy" Fain Bridge to honor his lifetime of conservation work.

Recognizes Coach Fain as a World War II decorated veteran who received three battle stars, including at the Battle of the Bulge, and served as a coach and educator in Elmore and Montgomery Counties.

Acknowledges Coach Fain's instrumental role in efforts to increase water flow into the Coosa River below Jordan Dam and his receipt of Auburn University's W. Kelly Mosley Environmental Award and the 1985 Conservationist of the Year Award from the Alabama Wildlife Federation.

Directs proper officials to place and maintain markers designating the Coach Joe "Billy" Fain Bridge as specified in this resolution.

Provides for a copy of the resolution to be presented as a memento of this honorary designation by the Alabama Legislature.