Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 41 in Lubbock County as the David Nelson Memorial Highway.
This legislation amends the Transportation Code by adding a new section that stipulates the creation and installation of signs to indicate the new designation. The Department of Transportation will be responsible for designing and constructing markers that signify the David Nelson Memorial Highway, along with any necessary additional information to inform motorists and the public of this designation.
Senate Bill 1662 proposes the designation of a specific portion of Farm-to-Market Road 41 in Lubbock County as the David Nelson Memorial Highway. The bill seeks to honor David Nelson, serving as a tribute through this specific roadway designation. By memorializing this highway, the bill aims to ensure that the contributions of David Nelson are recognized and remembered by the community and travelers.
While the bill appears straightforward and is intended as a memorial tribute, such designations can sometimes lead to discussions surrounding the appropriateness of naming public infrastructure after individuals. This may involve considerations of public opinion on memorializing certain figures or the process for how such designations are determined.
The bill specifies that the new designation will take effect on September 1, 2019, demonstrating a timeline for the implementation of the memorial markers. The inclusion of specific locations for sign placement indicates careful planning to ensure the highway's recognition at strategic points along its route.