Designates state highway 19 in the town of Hume in the county of Wyoming as the "Almond E. Fisher Memorial Highway"

BILL NUMBER:A10723

Title of bill

An act to amend the highway law, in relation to desig- nating state highway 19 in the town of Hume in the county of Wyoming as the "Almond E. Fisher Memorial Highway"

Purpose

OR GENERAL IDEA 01? BILL: To designate a portion of the state highway system as the "Almond E. Fisher Memorial Highway". The section of road to be named is the area between State Highway 19 within the Town of Hume from the Wyoming. County Line to the intersection of the Allega- ny County Road 3 in the Town of Hume.

Summary of specific provisions

It would amend the highway law by adding a new section 343-x to read as follows: Portion of the state highway system to be designated as the "Almond E. Fisher Memorial High- way". All the portion of the state highway system beginning at the Wyom- ing county line in the town of Hume, and continuing on the state route nineteen in the town of Hume, and terminating at the intersection of the State Highway 19 and Allegany County Road 3 in the Town of Hume, shall be designated and be known as the "Almond E. Fisher Memorial Highway".

Justification

Almond E. Fisher was an officer who served in WWII, lead- ing his platoon to victory in hand-to-hand combat in central France. During his battle, he was shot in both feet but stayed with his men until he was relieved and the ground secured. For his acts of heroism, he was awarded with a Medal of Honor and a Purple Heart. Upon returning to the states, Mr. Fisher became an active leader in many Veteran-based groups throughout the state, After his passing in 1982, the town of Hume has honored Mr. Fisher, his acts of bravery, and the service he had provided for their community. Because of his honorable service for the United States Military, and active role in Veteran's affairs, it is only proper that the state of New York recognize Almond E. Fisher by naming the designated portion of road, located in his hometown, after the hero he so proved himself to be.

Prior legislative history

New Bill.

Fiscal implications

The commissioner of transportation shall provide for the installation and maintenance of adequate signing of the state highway system as designated pursuant to section one of this act; provided that, to avoid any confusion and to limit any possible disruption of commerce, the designation called for pursuant to section one of this act shall be one of ceremonial nature and the official name of such highway shall not be changed as a result of this act.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.