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HJR 185

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Thomas Lehrman, Public Charter School Commission -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

The bill designates a one-mile segment of US-231 in Pike County as the James T. Ramage III Highway, mainly honorary with signage per DOT policy.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 185

Summary — HJR 185: Naming a portion of U.S. Highway 231 the James T. Ramage III Highway

Status: Enacted
Bill number: HJR 185 (Resolution)
Sponsor: Representative Paramore
Filed: March 11, 2025
Enacted: April 16, 2025

Overview / Purpose

HJR 185 is a joint resolution of the Alabama Legislature that names a one-mile segment of U.S. Highway 231 in Pike County as the "James T. Ramage III Highway." The naming honors James T. "Jimmy" Ramage for his decades of public service in Brundidge and Pike County.

Key provisions

  • Designation: The resolution names the one-mile segment of U.S. Highway 231 that begins one-half mile north of State Route 10 and ends one-half mile south of State Route 10 in Pike County the "James T. Ramage III Highway."
  • Honorary intent: The text recounts Ramage’s public, civic, military, and professional service to justify the honor.
  • Request to Department of Transportation: The resolution requests that the Alabama Department of Transportation recognize/designate the specified segment by that name (implementation details—such as signage—are handled according to DOT policy and standard practice; no appropriations are specified in the resolution).

About the honoree (as recited in the resolution)

  • James T. "Jimmy" Ramage: lifelong Pike County resident; Pike County High School graduate (Class of 1965); University of Alabama graduate (Class of 1969).
  • Professional: Over 50 years in commercial banking; served on and chaired boards including the Alabama Bankers Association and First National Bank of Brundidge.
  • Public service: Brundidge City Commissioner (1976–1986); Mayor (elected from 1986, retired 2016); Rotary Club member and Paul Harris Fellow.
  • Military: Alabama National Guard (1969–1975).
  • Family: Married to Johnnie McLendon Ramage; two children and four grandchildren noted.

Who is affected / impact

  • Geographic: Motorists and residents near the one-mile stretch of US-231 in Pike County adjacent to SR-10.
  • Practical effect: Primarily honorary/symbolic. The resolution does not change traffic rules, property rights, or create regulatory obligations. Implementation may involve the erection of commemorative road signs per Alabama DOT procedures and associated nominal costs if and when signs are installed.

Legislative history (selected milestones)

  • Filed: 2025-03-11
  • Read first time / referred to committee: Early April 2025
  • Received in Senate / referred to Rules: 2025-04-08
  • Adopted (voice vote): 2025-04-08
  • Delivered to Governor: 2025-04-10 (Enrolled 04-10)
  • Enacted: 2025-04-16

Notes

  • HJR 185 is an honorary naming resolution. Any physical signage and the timing of installation are subject to the Alabama Department of Transportation’s policies and available resources.

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

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