MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1998 Regular Session

To: Transportation

By: Representative Frierson

House Bill 40

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO DESIGNATE A CERTAIN BRIDGE ON MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 26 IN PEARL RIVER COUNTY AS THE "J.D. BATSON MEMORIAL BRIDGE"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1. (1) That bridge on Mississippi Highway 26 in Pearl River County that spans the Hobolochitto Creek is designated and shall be known as the "J.D. Batson Memorial Bridge."

(2) The Mississippi Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate plaques at each end of the bridge, and suitable markers along and approaching the bridge, reflecting its name.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.