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- Signed chap.341
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.376
- Substituted for A7266
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.605
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- Print number 4385a
- Amend (t) and recommit to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Designates the bridge crossing the Long Island Expressway in the town of Islip as the "Grace Peshkur Memorial Bridge"
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Dean Murray
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4385A
Title of bill
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system in the town of Islip as the "Grace Peshkur Memorial Bridge"
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation would designate the bridge on Waverly Avenue which crosses interstate route 495 in the town of Islip, the "Grace Peshkur Memorial Bridge".
Summary of provisions
Section One amends the highway law by adding a new section 342-kk which designates a portion of the state highway system the "Grace Peshkur Memorial Bridge". Section Two directs the commissioner of transportation to install and maintain adequate signage as is designated by this act. The renaming of the bridge is ceremonial in nature and the official name shall remain unchanged to avoid confusion and limit disruption in commerce. Section Three is the effective date.
Justification
On May 17, 2009, Grace Peshkur died at age seven of a rare and incurable skin disease. During her short life, Grace touched the lives of everyone in the community of Holtsville and beyond with her strength and fighting spirit. From birth, she struggled with incredibly burdensome equipment and time consuming procedures every day while yearning to join other little boys and girls in normal childhood activities. Despite these hardships imposed on her by her condition, little Grace, known by those close to her as Tinkerbelle, or Princess, lived life with a smile and a laugh, inspiring everyone around her with her strength, sweetness and perseverance. Grace Peshkur was deprived of her life by this horrible illness, and was also deprived of a childhood during the short time she spent here on earth. This dedication will memorialize Grace in her community and remind those who travel this bridge of the mark that she left on the hearts of those in her community.
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None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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