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- Advanced to third reading
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Designates a certain portion of state route twelve the "PFC Jack T. Sweet" highway
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Addie Jenne
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BILL NUMBER:S7935
Title of bill
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a certain portion of state route twelve the "PFC Jack T. Sweet" highway
Purpose or general idea of bill
To designate a portion of state route twelve in the Village of Alexandria Bay as PFC Jack T. Sweet as a memorial to this courageous Fort Drum Soldier who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 designates the portion of state route twelve from the Thousand Islands bridge to the Village limits of the village of Alexandria bay, county of Jefferson, as the UPFC Jack T. Sweet" highway.
Section 2: States that the commissioner of transportation shall provide for the installation and maintenance of adequate signing of the state highway system, and as an act of ceremonial nature the official name of such highway shall not be changed as a result of this act.
Section 3: States that this act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
Private First class (PFC) Jack T. Sweet, a decorated 10th Mountain Division Soldier was killed in Iraq on February 8, 2008 when his vehicle was attacked with an improvised explosive device. PFC Jack T. Sweet, a native of Alexandria Bay, New York was 19 years old when he was killed. He planned his military career from a very young age, as a youth, he was a dedicated member of the Jefferson County Young Marines. Dedicating this portion of state route 12 where Jack grew up will be a constant reminder to all of the great sacrifices this extraordinary soldier gave while serving our country.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
Minimal. Cost of signage only, approximately $500.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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