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SJR 455

Memorials, Retirement - Lanny Selby -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

SJR 455: Memorials, Retirement - Lanny Selby OverviewBill Number: SJR 455 Title: Memorials, Retirement - Lanny SelbyStatus: Signed by GovernorIntroduced: April 15, 2025 Purpose an

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Bill Summary · SJR 455

SJR 455: Memorials, Retirement - Lanny Selby

Overview

Bill Number: SJR 455
Title: Memorials, Retirement - Lanny Selby
Status: Signed by Governor
Introduced: April 15, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of SJR 455 is to honor the life and service of Lanny Selby, a longtime state employee who dedicated over 35 years to public service before retiring in 2020. The joint resolution seeks to memorialize Selby's contributions and establish a permanent memorial in his name.

Key Provisions

  • Designates a portion of State Highway 117 as the "Lanny Selby Memorial Highway"
  • Requires the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs marking the memorial highway
  • Directs the Department of Administration to commission and install a memorial plaque or statue at a suitable location to commemorate Selby's career

Affected Parties and Impacts

This resolution primarily affects the state government and the general public who utilize State Highway 117. The memorial highway designation and physical memorial will serve to honor Lanny Selby's legacy and inspire future public servants. Residents and travelers along the highway will be able to reflect on Selby's decades of dedicated service.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

SJR 455 was introduced in the state legislature on April 15, 2025 and has since been signed into law by the Governor. The Department of Transportation and Department of Administration will now work to implement the memorial highway designation and installation of the permanent memorial within the next 6-12 months.

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

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