What's happening
This bill designates the White Plains Avenue bridge in Harrison, NY, as the "NYPD Det. TSgt. Joseph G. Lemm Memorial Bridge" ceremonially.
Why it matters
Honors a Local and National Hero. The ceremonial naming recognizes NYPD Detective and Air National Guard Technical Sergeant Joseph G. Lemm, who was killed in action in Afghanistan, highlighting his dual service and sacrifice for both his community and country.
Community Identity and Remembrance. By naming a prominent bridge after Det. TSgt. Lemm, the bill fosters local pride and ensures ongoing public awareness of his legacy and the contributions of first responders and military personnel from the area.
No Practical Impact on Navigation or Commerce. The bridge’s official name does not change—only ceremonial signage is installed—avoiding confusion for travelers and businesses that rely on established maps and logistics routes.
Sets a Precedent for Memorializing Local Figures. This symbolic act may encourage similar recognitions in the future, demonstrating how communities can publicly honor individuals who have made significant sacrifices.
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Name Bridge for Fallen Officer
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History
- Substituted by S4588A
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.364
- Rules report cal.364
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Print number 6332a
- Amend (t) and recommit to transportation
- 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 After Lemm
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Shelley Mayer
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6332--A
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 6, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. BUCHWALD -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to designating portion of the state highway system as "NYPD Det. TSgt. Joseph G. Lemm 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-i to read as follows:
§ 344-i. Portion of state highway system to be designated as "NYPD Det. TSgt. Joseph G. Lemm Memorial Bridge". The bridge crossing over interstate route two hundred eighty-seven, intersecting with Westchester Avenue in the town of Harrison, county of Westchester, currently known as the white plains avenue bridge, shall be designated and known as "NYPD Det. TSgt. Joseph G. Lemm 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.
LBD07870-06-9
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