HJR227 Summary

• Designates the portion of United States Highway 31 from mile marker 227 to mile marker 233 in Chilton County as the "Josh Newman Highway."

• Honors police officer Josh Newman of Jemison, Alabama, who died in the line of duty on March 5, 2011, at age 30.

• Recognizes Officer Newman's six years of service in the United States Air Force and his police work, including service as a Reserve Officer beginning in 2008 and completion of Police Academy in April 2010.

• Requests that appropriate public authorities install and maintain signs and markers designating the highway route with Officer Newman's name.

• Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Officer Newman's family to recognize his service and sacrifice.