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History
- Signed chap.194
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.190
- Substituted for A9222
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.410
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- Referred to transportation
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Designates the Detective John M. Falcone Memorial Highway
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Frank Skartados
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6422
Title of bill
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of state route 9 in Dutchess county as the "Detective John M. Falcone Memorial Highway"
Purpose
To designate a portion of state route 9 from the southern boundary of the City of Poughkeepsie to the northern boundary of the City of Poughkeepsie as the "Detective John M. Falcone Memorial Highway."
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the highway law by adding a new section, 344-c in order that a portion of state route 9 be designated as the "Detective John M. Falcone Memorial Highway."
Section 2 directs the commissioner of the department of transportation to provide for "Detective John M. Falcone Memorial Highway" signage and provides that the name designation shall be one of a ceremonial nature.
Section 3 provides the enacting clause.
Justification
The purpose of this bill is to designate a portion of state route 9 from the southern boundary of the City of Poughkeepsie to the northern boundary of the City of Poughkeepsie, as the "Detective John M. Falcone Memorial Highway".
Detective Falcone was an eighteen year veteran of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department and served with distinction as he devoted nearly half his life to protecting the people of the City of Poughkeepsie. On Friday February 18, 2011, Detective Falcone sacrificed his life while protecting the people of the City of Poughkeepsie from an armed man. During the incident Detective Falcone heroically saved the life of a three year old girl by wresting her from the gun wielding assailant. During the struggle, Detective Falcone was fatally shot in the head before the assailant was killed by a self-inflicted gunshot during a struggle with another officer. Detective Falcone was only 44 years old and left behind a grieving family. His leadership and devotion to the police force was recognized by his posthumous promotion to Detective by the Poughkeepsie City Chief of Police. Detective Falcone gave everything he had to the department and the citizens of the City of Poughkeepsie and ultimately made the supreme sacrifice. This memorial highway should serve as a constant reminder of Detective Falcone's legacy of heroic service, inspiring courage, and commitment to justice.
Legislative history
This is a new bill
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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