Designates the "Levon Helm Memorial Boulevard"

BILL NUMBER:S3935 REVISED 5/16/13

Title of bill

An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating New York state route 375 from the intersection of New York state route 28 in West Hurley to the intersection of New York state route 212 in Woodstock as the "Levon Helm Memorial Boulevard"

Purpose or general idea of bill

To honor the life and music of Mark Levon Helm, longtime Woodstock, NY resident and Grammy winning percussionist who achieved fame as the drummer and frequent lead and backing vocalist for The Band.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1: Amends the Highway Law by adding a new section 344-b which designates the portion of the highway system on New York State Route 375 beginning at the intersection of New York State Route 28 in West Hurley and ending at the intersection of New York State Route 212 in Woodstock as the "Levon Helm Memorial Boulevard".

Section 2: Requires the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation to provide for the installation and maintenance of adequate signing of the state highway system as designated pursuant to this act.

Section 3: Effective date.

Justification

This highway will be designated in recognition of Levon Helm, Grammy winning artist and longtime Woodstock, New York resident. The naming of this highway which runs near Helm's barn where his famous "Midnight Rambles" were held and near "Big Pink," the home where The Band produced their award winning album by the same name, will honor Helm's memory while distinguishing that the Woodstock area had a significant impact on his life.

Prior legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

The cost of proper signage along the route which is expected to cost between $3,000 and $4,000.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.