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This concurrent resolution honors Brigadier General Charles Young, a pioneering African American military officer, by redesignating a portion of State Highway 198 in Tulare County as the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Highway. The resolution highlights Young's remarkable life achievements, including being one of the first African Americans to graduate from West Point, serving in the Ninth U.S. Cavalry Regiment, becoming the first Black national park superintendent at Sequoia National Park, and being promoted to the rank of colonel during World War I. The resolution rescinds a previous designation from 2018 and requests the California Department of Transportation to update highway signs to reflect the new memorial highway name. By doing so, the legislature aims to pay tribute to Young's distinguished service to California and the United States, recognizing his significant contributions to military service, national park management, and breaking racial barriers during a time of widespread discrimination.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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