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SB 1428

Deputy Hunter D. Reedy Memorial Bridge; designating as bridge on Adwolfe Rd., etc. over I-81.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lashrecse Aird and 39 co-sponsors

Virginia designates the Adwolfe Road bridge over I-81 as Deputy Hunter D. Reedy Memorial Bridge, honoring a law enforcement officer's service and legacy through infrastructure naming.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0387)
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Bill Summary · SB 1428

Legislative bill overview

SB 1428 designates the bridge on Adwolfe Road over Interstate 81 in Virginia as the "Deputy Hunter D. Reedy Memorial Bridge." This is a commemorative naming bill honoring a specific law enforcement officer. The bill was approved by the Governor and became effective July 1, 2025.

Why is this important

Memorial designations serve to honor public servants and their contributions to their communities. While primarily symbolic, naming infrastructure after fallen or retired officers acknowledges their service and can provide public recognition for law enforcement personnel. This particular bill honors Deputy Reedy's career in Virginia.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and resources: While typically minimal, any signage changes and maintenance of memorial designations involve some state expenditure
  • Selection criteria: Questions about which individuals warrant public memorial designations and whether the criteria are consistently applied across the state
  • Proliferation of memorials: Some argue excessive naming of public infrastructure for individuals can dilute the significance of individual honors

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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