This resolution seeks to honor the memory of former Alabama State Representative Joe R. Carothers by requesting the Alabama Department of Transportation to designate a portion of Alabama State Route 52 as the Joe R. Carothers Highway. The designated stretch would be between the city limit sign of Taylor City and Alabama State Route 605 in Houston County, Alabama. The resolution highlights Carothers' service as a member of the House of Representatives from 1974 to 2006, his career as an Agriculture Teacher, and his contributions to agriculture in the state, including his work with the official Alabama Agricultural Museum and various agricultural expos and shows.

Joe R. Carothers was also recognized for his role in community and economic development within the Wiregrass region, including his support for the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority and healthcare initiatives. His efforts brought significant economic opportunities to the area, exemplified by the arrival of companies like Michelin Tire Corporation and McLane Company, Incorporated. The resolution acknowledges Carothers' dedication to public service, his involvement with the First United Methodist Church in Dothan, and his support for the Wiregrass Area Food Bank. The Alabama Legislature encourages the Department of Transportation to consider the naming of the highway section in his honor and to install appropriate signage to commemorate his legacy.