What's happening
This bill directs the renaming of Donald J. Trump State Park in New York to Heather D. Heyer State Park.
Why it matters
Renaming the park from Donald J. Trump to Heather D. Heyer State Park is a symbolic act. that reflects a shift in the values or historical figures the state chooses to honor, potentially signaling a stance on issues of racism, violence, and remembrance of victims.
The law requires immediate administrative action. , including new signage and updates to all official references to the park, which could involve public funds and logistical changes to maps, websites, and legal documents.
The choice of Heather D. Heyer, who was killed in the 2017 Charlottesville attack, as the new namesake. , may serve to commemorate her legacy as a victim of hate and promote values of anti-racism and civic courage, which could impact public discourse and the park’s cultural significance.
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Rename Trump Park to Heyer
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Sponsors
Assembly Member · Assembly District 25
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
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.
Rename Trump Park to Heyer
In Senate Committee · Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation · Sponsor Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5319
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 8, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. ROZIC -- read once and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development
AN ACT directing the commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to provide for the re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, in Putnam and Westchester counties to Heather D. Heyer State Park
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation shall provide for the re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, in Putnam and Westchester counties to Heather D. Heyer State Park. The commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation shall provide for the installation and maintenance of appropriate signage and any other administrative actions necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01161-01-9
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