The Missouri Senate recognized the contributions of one of McDonald County's most famous native sons Monday, passing HB 155, which designates a portion of State Highway E in McDonald County from the Arkansas state line north to State Highway 76 as Albert Brumley Memorial Highway. The bill passed unanimously.
Brumley, a prolific songwriter, is best known for his religious classic, "I'll Fly Away."
The bill, which was sponsored by Rep. Marilyn Ruestman, R-Joplin, had already passed unanimously in the House March 30 so it is on its way to Governor Blunt for his signature.