HJR27 Summary

• Designates a portion of Alabama Highway 431 Southbound between Mile Markers 343 and 344 in Madison County as the "Deputy Sheriff Haskel G. McLane Memorial Highway."

• Honors Deputy Sheriff Haskel G. McLane, Badge Number 236, who died in the line of duty on May 31, 2001, when his vehicle struck a tree while pursuing an armed, intoxicated suspect threatening another person.

• Deputy McLane was 53 years old and had served a 9-year tour with the Madison County Sheriff's Office, survived by his wife, daughter, three sons, three sisters, and three brothers.

• The memorial designation does not alter the highway's common name or affect postal or address designations for the designated portion of the highway.

• A copy of the resolution shall be presented to Deputy McLane's family to recognize his service and sacrifice to his country, state, and Madison County.