SRC-JRN S.B. 1950 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1950 By: Ellis Administration 5-10-97 As Filed DIGEST Currently, some citizens who have made important contributions to the State of Texas have been recognized by the state by having their names designated to certain landmarks. Dr. John Brady Coleman, born in the Third Ward of Houston, graduated from Howard University School of Medicine and later became Chief of Staff at Riverside General Hospital. Dr. Coleman served as a member of the Board of Regents of Huston-Tillotson College, Texas Southern University, and the Texas A&M University System. As General Chairman of the United Negro College Fund, Dr. Coleman raised millions of dollars for member colleges in the state. This bill memorializes Dr. John B. Coleman for his contributions to the City of Houston and the State of Texas by designating State Highway 35 in Harris County as the John B. Coleman Memorial Highway. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 1950 memorializes Dr. John B. Coleman for his contributions to the City of Houston and the State of Texas by designating State Highway 35 in Harris County as the John B. Coleman Memorial Highway. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Chapter 225B, Transportation Code, by adding Section 225.035, as follows: Sec. 225.035. JOHN B. COLEMAN HIGHWAY. Provides that State Highway 35 in Harris County is designated as the John B. Coleman Memorial Highway. Requires the Texas Department of Transportation (department) to design and construct memorial markers indicating the highway number, the designation as the John B. Coleman Memorial Highway, and any other appropriate information. Requires the department to erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.