What's happening
This bill designates a portion of State Route 394 as the "Staff Sergeant David Textor Memorial Highway" in New York.
Why it matters
Honors Local Military Service. The bill recognizes and memorializes Staff Sergeant David Textor, likely a figure of significance or sacrifice to the local communities along Route 394, fostering a sense of respect and remembrance for military service among residents and travelers.
Community Identity and Pride. By naming a section of highway after an individual, the bill creates a point of local pride and identity, helping connect the area's history and values to its physical infrastructure.
Ceremonial, Not Administrative, Change. The designation is specifically ceremonial; the official name of the highway system remains unchanged, which means there will be no impact on maps, addresses, or local businesses that rely on the current highway name for logistics and commerce.
State Responsibility for Signage. The bill directs the Department of Transportation to install and maintain appropriate signage, ensuring the memorial is visible and maintained, but does not require local governments or private entities to bear the cost.
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Name Highway for Fallen Soldier
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History
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.704
- Reported and committed to rules
- Print number 7282a
- Amend 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 Highway for Sgt. Textor
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Andrew Goodell
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7282--A
IN SENATE
January 15, 2020
Introduced by Sen. BORRELLO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed 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 a portion of the state highway system as the "Staff Sergeant David Textor 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-l to read as follows:
§ 344-l. Portion of the state highway system to be designated as the "Staff Sergeant David Textor Memorial Highway". All that portion of the state highway system constituting state route three hundred ninety-four between the village of Falconer, the town of Poland, county of Chautauqua, and through the town of Randolph, county of Cattaraugus shall be designated and known as the "Staff Sergeant David Textor 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.
LBD04036-06-0
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system as the "Staff Sergeant David Textor Memorial Highway"
Purpose or general idea of bill
Designates state route 394 between the village of Falconer, the town of Poland, county of Chautauqua, and through the town of Randolph, county of Cattaraugus as the "Staff Sergeant David Textor Memorial Highway"
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1: Amends the highway law by adding a new section 344-1, which designates State Route 394 between the village of Falconer, the town of Poland, Chautauqua, and through the town of Randolph, county of Cattarau 1US , as the "Staff Sergeant David Textor Memorial Highway."
Section 2: States that the commissioner of transportation shall provide for the installation and maintenance of adequate signing of the state highway systems as designated pursuant to section 1 of this act. The designation will be for ceremonial purposes only, and the roads official name will not be changed as a result of this act.
Section 3: Provides that the act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
Staff Sergeant David Textor served his nation in Iraq assigned to the United States Army's Company A, 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). Staff Sergeant Textor tragically lost his life in service to our country on July 15, 2008 while conducting combat operations in Mosul, Iraq. Staff Sergeant Textor began the Special Forces Qualifica- tion Course in May 2005, and he earned the coveted "Green Beret" in November 2006. Staff Sergeant Textor's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Develop- ment Ribbon with Numeral "2" device, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, and the Special Forces Tab.
Staff Sergeant Textor was born in Chautauqua County and attended Randolph Central High School where he competed in football, wrestling, and track. The Chautauqua County Legislature and Town of Randolph have expressed its desire to honor Staff Sergeant Textor. The Chautauqua County Legislature and Town of Randolph, by unanimous vote, adopted formal resolutions requesting this legislation. The dedication of State Route 394 between the village of Falconer, town of Poland, and through the town of Randolph, is but one small way for this state to honor the bravery, dedication and ultimate sacrifice of this brave American hero.
Prior legislative history
2019: S.6518/A.5567 Passed Senate 2018: S.8856/A.10977 Passed Senate
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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