What's happening
This bill designates the bridge on U.S. Route 11 crossing the Indian River in Philadelphia, NY, as the "New York State Trooper Joel R. Davis Memorial Bridge."
Why it matters
Honors public service and sacrifice. Naming the bridge after Trooper Joel R. Davis serves as a public tribute to his service and ultimate sacrifice, reinforcing community recognition of local law enforcement heroes.
Ceremonial designation only. The bill clarifies that the naming is ceremonial, meaning official maps, documents, and legal references to the bridge will not change, minimizing confusion for travelers, emergency services, and commerce.
Minimal implementation impact. The primary change is the installation and maintenance of signage, which has limited cost and logistical implications but provides a visible memorial for residents and travelers.
Promotes community remembrance. The memorial designation helps foster a sense of shared history and collective memory, potentially supporting local pride and respect for public safety personnel.
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Name Bridge for Fallen Trooper
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History
- Substituted by S6839A
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.392
- Rules report cal.392
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Name Bridge for Fallen Trooper
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Patty Ritchie
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
11054
IN ASSEMBLY
June 1, 2018
Introduced by COMMITTEE ON RULES -- (at request of M. of A. Jenne) -read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system in the village of Philadelphia, county of Jefferson as the "New York State Trooper Joel R. Davis Memorial Bridge"
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The highway law is amended by adding a new section 344-h to read as follows:
§ 344-h. Portion of the state highway system to be designated as the "New York State Trooper Joel R. Davis Memorial Bridge". The bridge on United States route eleven crossing the Indian River in the village of Philadelphia, county of Jefferson, shall be designated and known as the "New York State Trooper Joel R. Davis Memorial Bridge".
§ 2. 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. However, 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 bridge shall not be changed as a result of this act.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD16135-01-8
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