SJR48 Summary

• Names the portion of Interstate Highway 20 in Jefferson County from Mile Marker 123 to Mile Marker 130 the "Senator Rodger M. Smitherman Freeway"

• Honors Senator Rodger Smitherman for his service including six terms in the Alabama Senate, where he served as President Pro Tempore from February 5, 2009 through November 2, 2010

• Recognizes Smitherman's current roles as Minority Whip and Chair of the Alabama Legislative Caucus, along with his service on numerous Senate committees

• Acknowledges Smitherman's advocacy for education and youth and senior citizen programs, as well as his professional roles as a practicing attorney and board member of national and state legislative organizations

• Directs appropriate officials to place and maintain signs or markers designating the freeway name