Bill > SR28

This resolution urges the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders (the county governing body) to name the bridge on County Route 18, commonly known as Ocean Avenue and located between the Boroughs of Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea, in honor of two young men who tragically died: Jeffrey Mahon, who passed away in a motor vehicle accident at age 20 in 1980 and was from Avon-by-the-Sea, and Jeffrey Hoens, a volunteer hockey coach who died while free diving near the bridge on July 16, 2016 (which was coincidentally Mahon's birthday). The resolution highlights the personal connection between the two deaths, noting that Terence Mahon, the Avon-by-the-Sea Police Chief, is Jeffrey Mahon's brother and was involved in the search and rescue mission for Jeffrey Hoens. By naming the bridge after these two individuals, the resolution seeks to honor their memories and recognize the impact of their losses on the local community. The resolution also mandates that copies be sent to each member of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders to ensure they are formally informed of this request.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SR28