Resolution in Support of HB 884

1. Resolution in Support of H.B. 884
Brian Piscacek
City Manager’s Office
April 11, 2019

2. Legislative Background
• TxDOT: Designated Memorial Highways
• Eligibility requirements:
– Within TxDOT’s jurisdiction
– No prior designation
– Significance in state’s history
or in the lives of Texans
• Sign location and display
– One sign on each end of the designated route
– Signage parameters
Photo credit: Justin Lee, Odessa American

3. Legislative Background
• House Bill 884 filed 1/17/2019 by
Representative John Raney
• Designation: “Carolyn and John David Crow
Memorial Parkway”
• Bill status:
– Currently in committee (Transportation)
– Public hearing April 10, 2019

4. Resolution of Support
• Presented March 14, 2019
• Postponed to April 11, 2019
• No feedback received
• State-initiated
• Funded by the State
• Does not rename Texas Avenue