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Sponsors
8 Co-sponsors
24 Multi-sponsors
- George Amedore
- James Bacalles
- Daniel Burling
- Nancy Calhoun
- Clifford Crouch
- Michael DenDekker
- Ginny Fields
- Vanessa Gibson
- Aileen Gunther
- Stephen Hawley
- Tony Jordan
- Brian Kolb
- Dean Murray
- Catherine Nolan
- Robert Oaks
- Audrey Pheffer
- Ann Rabbitt
- Robert Reilly
- Joseph Saladino
- Teresa Sayward
- Michelle Schimel
- Darryl Towns
- David Townsend
- Harvey Weisenberg
History
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
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Designates a portion of the highway system as the Highway of Fallen Heroes
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor William T. Stachowski
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A11044
Title of bill
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to the designation of a portion of the state highway system to be known as the "Highway of Fallen Heroes"
Purpose
Designates State Route 20 as the "Highway of Fallen Heroes".
Summary of provisions
The highway law is amended by adding a new section to 343-x, designating route 20 as the "Highway of Fallen Heroes".
The Commissioner of Transportation shall provide for the installation and maintenance of adequate signage of the state highway system as designated pursuant to section one this Act. This Act shall be one of a ceremonial nature and the official name of the highway shall not be changed as a result.
Justification
In honor of the sacrifice and dedication of veterans, the State of New York wishes to designate route 20 as the "Highway of Fallen Heroes".
Our servicemen and women continue to risk and sacrifice much both at home and abroad. This small act aims to show some part of New York's respect and appreciation for our Veteran's.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
Some cost will be incurred.
Effective date
This Act shall take effect immediately.
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