What's happening
This bill designates a portion of State Route 17 in Hillburn, Rockland County, as the "Justice Thurgood Marshall memorial highway."
Why it matters
Honoring a Civil Rights Icon. Naming this section of highway after Justice Thurgood Marshall recognizes his historic legacy as the first Black Supreme Court Justice and his pivotal role in the civil rights movement, notably his work challenging school segregation.
Local Historical Significance. The choice of Hillburn, Rockland County, is meaningful because Marshall was directly involved in a notable 1943 case there, fighting for school desegregation—a key moment in his career and in New York’s civil rights history.
Ceremonial Recognition Without Disruption. The bill specifies the designation is ceremonial and does not change the official name of the highway, ensuring local businesses, mapping, and transportation systems are not affected, while still providing a visible public tribute.
Promoting Public Awareness. By installing signs with Marshall’s name, the bill creates everyday opportunities for residents and travelers to learn about and reflect on the ongoing impact of civil rights leaders, potentially inspiring further dialogue and education.
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Name Highway for Thurgood Marshall
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by S521A
- Advanced to third reading cal.420
- Reported
- 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 Highway for Thurgood Marshall
Signed by Governor · Sponsor David Carlucci
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5939
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 20, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. JAFFEE -- 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 as the "Justice Thurgood Marshall memorial highway"
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-i to read as follows:
§ 344-i. Portion of the state highway system to be designated as the "Justice Thurgood Marshall memorial highway". The portion of state route 17 in the village of Hillburn, town of Ramapo, county of Rockland, shall be designated and known as the "Justice Thurgood Marshall memorial highway".
§ 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 highway 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.
LBD06273-03-9
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