What's happening
This bill designates the bridge on State Route 97 in Fremont, Sullivan County as the "Specialist Allan Milk Memorial Bridge."
Why it matters
Honors Local Service and Sacrifice. The designation recognizes Specialist Allan Milk, likely a local figure who served in the military, helping to honor his memory and service within the community.
Community Identity and Remembrance. Naming the bridge serves as a permanent, visible reminder of local history and can foster civic pride and collective memory about Specialist Milk’s contributions.
Ceremonial Naming (No Official Change). The act specifies that the naming is ceremonial, meaning the bridge’s official name in state records won’t change—potentially minimizing administrative costs and confusion for mapping, emergency services, and commerce.
State Support for Memorialization. By requiring the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage, the state is formally supporting local memorial efforts and ensuring the designation is visible to residents and travelers.
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Name Bridge for Allan Milk
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History
- Substituted by A8011
- Ordered to third reading cal.1522
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
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Name Bridge for Allan Milk
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6254
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 30, 2019
Introduced by Sen. METZGER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed 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 Fremont as the "Specialist Allan Milk 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 the state highway system to be designated as the "Specialist Allan Milk Memorial Bridge". The bridge on state route ninety-seven, crossing over Basket Creek, in the town of Fremont, county of Sullivan, shall be designated and known as the "Specialist Allan Milk 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.
LBD11400-03-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to desig- nating a portion of the state highway system in the town of Fremont as the "Specialist Allan Milk Memorial Bridge"
Purpose or general idea of bill
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system as the "Specialist Allan Milk Memorial Bridge"
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1: Amends the highway law is to designate a portion of the state highway system as the "Specialist Allan Milk Memorial Bridge"
Section 2: Requires the Commissioner of DOT to install and maintain adequate signage.
Section 3: Provides the effective date
Justification
It is important to recognize and commemorate our deceased wartime veter- ans. This bill will promote public awareness of Specialist Allan Milk and show appreciation and respect for his contribution to our country. Specialist Allan Milk was born on December 14, 1965 and grew up in the Basket area in the Town of Fremont. He served in the United States Army in Company B, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam war and was killed in action on November 1, 1966. Renaming this bridge is an appropriate way to commemorate Specialist Milk's sacrifice.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to state
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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