Designates a portion of the state highway system in the city of Saratoga Springs, county of Saratoga as the "Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea Bridge"

1 Co-sponsor

• Hugh T. Farley

Title of bill

An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system in the city of Saratoga Springs, county of Saratoga as the "Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea Bridge"

Purpose

To designate the overpass at exit 14 of Route 87 north as the "Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea Bridge".

Summary of provisions

Section one amends the highway law by adding a new section 342-vvv which designates that portion of the state highway system which is the exit 14 overpass of Route 87 north as the "Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea Bridge".

Section two provides that the commissioner of transportation shall provide for the installation and maintenance of signage and stipulates the designation shall be of ceremonial nature and the official name of the overpass shall not be changed.

Section three provides the effective date.

Justification

Arriving in Saratoga Springs in 1936, Robert D'Andrea and his family planted deep roots in the city, residing east of Interstate 87 at Exit 14 for decades. After an exceptional 27 years representing Saratoga and Washington Counties in Albany, former Assemblymen Robert D'Andrea's legacy concluded with his retirement from the State Legislature in 2002.

Robert D'Andrea started his public service as the County Supervisor representing Saratoga Springs for seven years before deciding to expand his representation of his fellow Saratogians at the State level. While serving in the Assembly, he was as well known for attending every barbecue and ribbon cutting in his district, as he was for passing legislation. While tackling the obstacles that are often faced by members of the minority, Robert D'Andrea was successful in keeping his alma mater, Saratoga Central Catholic High School open and in assisting to draw new businesses to the area.

Robert D'Andrea has been described as the epitome of working with and being accessible to his constituents. His dedication to them and his non-partisan approach to doing business with his fellow legislators, made him a model Supervisor and Assemblyman. Through his hard work, diligence and skill, D'Andrea rose to the position of Minority Whip in the Assembly and later achieved status of Assistant Minority Leader Pro Tem. To commemorate the former Assemblyman's many achievements, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution that the New York State Route 9P bridge over Interstate 87 at Exit 14 in Saratoga County be named in his honor.

Legislative history

This is a new bill.

Fiscal implications

None

Effective date

Immediately