Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Donald Roy McAnn
Summary
This bill would dedicate a specific portion of New York State Route 18 in the town of Greece, Monroe County, as the "Donald Roy McAnn Memorial Highway." The designated segment is Dewey Avenue from Stone Road to Latta Road. The measure directs the Commissioner of Transportation to install and maintain appropriate signage reflecting the memorial dedication.
The bill makes clear that the dedication is ceremonial only. It expressly states that the official name of the highway will not change and that the purpose is to avoid confusion and limit any disruption to commerce. The act would take effect immediately upon enactment.
Impact
The bill would amend the New York Highway Law by adding a new section dedicating a portion of the state highway system to Donald Roy McAnn. Its practical legal effect is limited to authorizing memorial signage and establishing the state’s role in maintaining that signage; it does not alter route numbering, roadway jurisdiction, or the official legal name of the highway. The affected parties are primarily the New York State Department of Transportation, local motorists in Monroe County, and those honoring McAnn through the memorial designation.
Sentiment
Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded opposition, the measure appears largely ceremonial and noncontroversial. The inclusion of language emphasizing that the dedication is only symbolic and will not affect commerce suggests an intent to minimize objections and administrative concerns. No committee transcript or vote record is provided, so there is no evidence of substantive debate in the available materials.
Contention
The main potential point of contention is the use of state highway naming for a memorial purpose, which can raise concerns about signage costs, administrative burden, or precedent for future dedications. The bill anticipates and addresses one likely concern by stating that the official highway name will not change and that the dedication is ceremonial to avoid confusion and disruption of commerce. No specific opposition or competing viewpoints are documented in the provided record.