Relates to the designation of the "General Casimir Pulaski highway"

1 Co-sponsor

• George D. Maziarz

BILL NUMBER:S2980A

Title of bill

An act to amend the highway law, in relation to the designation of the "General Casimir Pulaski Highway"

Purpose

To designate state highway route 104 from the Genesee River to the Irondequoit Bay bridge, "General Casimir Pulaski highway."

Summary of provisions

Section 1: The highway law is amended by adding new section 343-y which designates state highway route 104 from the Genesee River to the Irondequoit Bay bridge, "General Casimir Pulaski Highway." Section 2: Directs that the commissioner of transportation shall provide for the installation and maintenance of signing. Also states that this designation is ceremonial and the official name will not change. Section 3: Effective Date.

Justification

General Casimir Pulaski was a Polish soldier who has been called "the father of American cavalry." From 1777 until his death, General Pulaski fought heroically for the independence of the United States. General Pulaski is a heroic figure in American History and in particular is an important war hero to Polish-Americans. Therefore, it is appropriate to name a section of state highway 104 after General Pulaski since it is an area with a large concentration of Polish-American residents who would be honored to be able to pay tribute to this highly regarded individual.

Legislative history

2010: S.6882 Transportation

Fiscal implications

Minimal.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.