This resolution honors the memory of Dr. Michael Larry Tuggle by requesting the Alabama Department of Transportation to designate the bridge on Alabama Highway 63 that spans Sugar Creek in Alexander City as the Dr. Larry Tuggle Memorial Bridge. Dr. Tuggle, who was born on December 24, 1935, in Birmingham, Alabama, had a distinguished career in civil and environmental engineering, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and working for notable companies such as International Paper and Boeing. He was also a dedicated community member in Alexander City, where he volunteered for various organizations and was recognized as Man of the Year in 1987.

Dr. Tuggle passed away on February 26, 2021, leaving a legacy of service and commitment to his community. He was actively involved in his church and local initiatives, including the founding of a volunteer fire department. The resolution seeks to honor his contributions and lasting impact by encouraging the appropriate designation of the bridge in his name, along with the installation of signs or markers to commemorate this tribute.