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This bill designates a bridge in Hempstead, Nassau County as the "Detective Steven McDonald Memorial Bridge" in his honor.
Why it matters
Honoring Detective Steven McDonald’s Legacy. The bridge naming serves as a public recognition of Detective McDonald’s service and sacrifice, reinforcing his story and values within the local community and for all who cross the bridge.
Ceremonial Change Only. The bill ensures that while the bridge will be signed and known as the "Detective Steven McDonald Memorial Bridge," its official legal name in state records will remain unchanged, minimizing administrative impacts.
Community and Law Enforcement Relations. This designation may strengthen ties between law enforcement and the public, using a prominent local landmark to highlight positive contributions of police officers and promote community values such as courage, forgiveness, and dedication.
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Name Bridge for Detective
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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Name Bridge for Detective
In Senate Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Todd Kaminsky
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STATE OF NEW YORK
S. 5546 A. 7113
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
SENATE - ASSEMBLY
April 10, 2017
IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. KAMINSKY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. CURRAN -- 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 town of Hempstead, county of Nassau, as the "Detective Steven McDonald 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-f to read as follows:
§ 344-f. Portion of the state highway system to be designated as the "Detective Steven McDonald Memorial Bridge". The bridge on Peninsula Boulevard over the Southern State Parkway (BIN 1059469 and BIN 1520229), in the town of Hempstead, county of Nassau, shall be designated and known as the "Detective Steven McDonald 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; provided that, to avoid any 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.
LBD10777-01-7
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