The resolution designates the intersection of U.S. Highway 29 with Eagle Road and Harts Bridge Road in Covington County as the PFC Thomas Lloyd Rodgers Memorial Intersection. This honor is bestowed upon Private First Class Thomas Lloyd Rodgers, a local hero born in Covington County on April 5, 1921. He was known for his athletic prowess in basketball and boxing before joining the United States Army. After enlisting in the Alabama National Guard in 1940, he underwent rigorous training and became a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, where he distinguished himself by volunteering for an elite Pathfinder Unit during the D-Day invasion.
PFC Rodgers's bravery and dedication during the invasion earned him the Distinguished Service Cross, awarded posthumously after he was killed in action in Belgium. The resolution serves to commemorate his sacrifice and contributions to the nation, ensuring that his legacy is remembered in the community where he grew up.