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AL SJR32

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/14/2012

Primary Sponsor

J.T. Waggoner

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

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

  • Recognizes Coach Fain as a native and lifelong resident of Wetumpka who served as a coach and educator in Elmore and Montgomery Counties and was a decorated World War II veteran with three battle stars, including the Battle of the Bulge.

  • 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 provided in the resolution.

  • Provides for presentation of a copy of the resolution as a memento of this honorary designation by the Alabama Legislature.

Legislative Description

Coach Joe "Billy" Fain Bridge, over the Coosa River on Alabama Highway 14 in Wetumpka, named

Resolutions, Designation

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 4:05 p.m. on March 14, 2012

3/14/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules2/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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