Relates to designating a portion of the state highway system between Deansboro and Clinton, NY the Deputy Kurt Wyman Memorial Highway

BILL NUMBER:S6531

Title of bill

An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system between Deansboro and Clinton, NY the "Deputy Kurt Wyman Memorial Highway"

Purpose or general idea of bill

To designate a portion of the state highway system between Deansboro and Clinton, NY the "Deputy Kurt Wyman Memorial Highway"

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 amends the highway law by adding a new section 343-z which prescribes a portion of the state highway system to be designated as the "Deputy Kurt Wyman Memorial Highway". The section of state route twelve-B from College Street in Clinton, New York county of Oneida to state route three hundred fifteen in the town of Deansboro, in the county of Oneida, shall be designated and known as the "Deputy Kurt Wyman Memorial Highway".

Section 2 prescribes 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. To avoid 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.

Section 3 contains the effective date.

Justification

To honor Oneida County Sheriff's Deputy Kurt Wyman, who while dedicating his purposeful life and career in faithful service to his family and the Oneida community, made the ultimate sacrifice on June 7, 2011, while faithfully executing his responsibilities, serving with dedication, loyalty and compassion.

Deputy Kurt Wyman, a 24 year-old Oneida County resident, was a four year veteran with the Oneida County Sheriff's Department at the time of his death. A 2005 graduate of Maranatha Christian Academy in New Hartford, Kurt Wyman enlisted to become a Marine as soon as he turned 18 years old. Two years later, he became an officer with the Oneida County Sheriff's Department.

Devoting his life and career to serve and protect, Deputy Kurt Wyman exemplified what it truly means to give of himself. He provided vital police services, constantly keeping with the noble mission of the Oneida County Sheriff's Department.

Deputy Kurt Wyman was devoted to his family as well as his country. He strived to be a good husband, father, and son, driven by a passion that defined his character.

Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Kurt Wyman leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and

befriended. He will be deeply missed and truly merits the grateful tribute of this Legislative Body.

Prior legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications for state and local governments

To be determined.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.