HJR135 Summary

• Designates the bridge over Mahan Creek on Highway 139 in Brierfield, Alabama as the Mike "Doc" Mahan Bridge.

• Recognizes Dr. Mike Mahan as the last direct descendant of the Mahan family to bear the name in the area, with his family homesteading property in 1816 where Mahan Creek runs.

• Honors Dr. Mahan's 50-year residence and work near the bridge location and his dental practice operated from 1966 through 2016 in Brierfield.

• Acknowledges Dr. Mahan's service as adjunct faculty at University of Montevallo and University of Alabama School of Dentistry, and his active participation in professional, religious, civic, fire department, music, and historical organizations.

• Directs appropriate officials to place and maintain signs or markers on the bridge and authorizes presentation of a commemorative resolution copy to Dr. Mahan.