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HR 1886

F.H.P. Trooper Charles Eugene "Gene" Campbell Memorial Highway; Houston County; dedicate

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Shaw Blackmon and 2 co-sponsors

Georgia bill designates Houston County highway as memorial to Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Gene Campbell, creating permanent public tribute through roadway naming.

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Bill Summary · HR 1886

Legislative bill overview

HR 1886 is a commemorative bill introduced in the Georgia House that designates a highway in Houston County as the F.H.P. Trooper Charles Eugene "Gene" Campbell Memorial Highway. The bill honors a Florida Highway Patrol trooper through a naming dedication on a Georgia roadway.

Why is this important

Highway dedications serve as permanent public memorials recognizing individuals who made significant contributions to public safety or their communities. This designation ensures that Gene Campbell's service and sacrifice are publicly acknowledged and remembered by those who travel the roadway.

Potential points of contention

  • Interstate jurisdiction question: The bill dedicates a Georgia highway to honor a Florida Highway Patrol officer, which may raise questions about the appropriateness of cross-state memorial dedications and whether local or personal connections to Houston County exist
  • Selection criteria clarity: The bill provides no context about why this particular trooper or highway was selected, leaving unclear whether established criteria were followed for such commemorative designations
  • Resource and maintenance implications: Ongoing costs for signage, maintenance, and potential ceremonial events associated with the memorial are not addressed in the bill text

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

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