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This joint resolution honors three CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) personnel who tragically died in a helicopter collision during the Broadway Wildland Fire on August 6, 2023, by designating a specific portion of State Route 10 in Riverside County as the Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa Memorial Highway. The resolution provides background on each of the fallen heroes, detailing their professional careers and personal lives, and explains that while battling a wildfire, their two firefighting helicopters collided, resulting in the loss of these three dedicated public servants. The measure requests the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of memorial highway signs and, upon receiving sufficient non-state donations to cover the expenses, to erect those signs commemorating their service and sacrifice. This type of memorial highway designation is a common way for state legislatures to permanently recognize and remember individuals who have made significant contributions or sacrifices in service to their community or state.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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