Bill > A6242

This bill designates a specific portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey, as the "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway" to honor two local veterans who were killed in action during the Vietnam War. James Francisco, a Private First Class in the U.S. Army's 9th Infantry Division, was killed on February 5, 1969, and was a Purple Heart recipient, while Walter Schmidt, a Specialist 4 in the U.S. Army, was killed on November 8, 1966, and was awarded a Silver Star for gallantry. The bill requires the Commissioner of Transportation to erect signs marking the roadway, which spans from milepost 45.37 to 47.26, but stipulates that no public funds can be used for these signs. Instead, the Commissioner is authorized to accept private donations, grants, or other financial assistance from non-governmental entities to cover the costs of producing, purchasing, erecting, and maintaining the commemorative signs. The Department of Transportation cannot proceed with implementing the roadway designation until a responsible party agrees to fund the signage. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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