Bill Text: CA ACR100 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle Pedestrian Path, the Ohlone
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 24-7)
Status: (Passed) 2012-09-04 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 109, Statutes of 2012. [ACR100 Detail]
Download: California-2011-ACR100-Chaptered.html
BILL NUMBER: ACR 100 CHAPTERED
BILL TEXT
RESOLUTION CHAPTER 109
FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
ADOPTED IN SENATE AUGUST 20, 2012
ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY AUGUST 22, 2012
AMENDED IN SENATE AUGUST 14, 2012
AMENDED IN SENATE AUGUST 6, 2012
AMENDED IN SENATE JUNE 26, 2012
AMENDED IN SENATE JUNE 4, 2012
AMENDED IN SENATE MAY 14, 2012
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 27, 2012
INTRODUCED BY Assembly Members Bonnie Lowenthal and Jeffries
(Coauthors: Assembly Members Achadjian, Alejo, Blumenfield,
Bonilla, Bradford, Buchanan, Carter, Chesbro, Conway, Dickinson, Eng,
Feuer, Furutani, Galgiani, Harkey, Hill, Huber, Miller, Monning,
Solorio, Swanson, Valadao, and Williams)
(Coauthors: Senators Alquist, Corbett, Emmerson, Evans, Vargas,
and Wolk)
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
Relative to transportation facility designations.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 100, Bonnie Lowenthal. Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle Pedestrian
Path, the Ohlone Kallentaruk Highway, the Oceanside Police Officer
Daniel S. Bessant Memorial Highway, the Los Angeles Police Officer
Ian J. Campbell Memorial Highway, the Officer Ryan Stringer Memorial
Highway, the Officer Dale M. Krings Memorial Rest Area, the Ron
Ledford Memorial Bridge, the Hawthorne Police Officer Andrew Garton
Memorial Highway, the Donald Mark Lichliter Memorial Highway, the
Christopher Meadows Memorial Highway, the California State Engineer
Memorial Interchange, and the Christian Vasquez Memorial Highway.
This measure would (1) designate the bicycle pedestrian path on
the replacement Gerald Desmond Bridge on State Highway Route 710, in
the County of Los Angeles, as the Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle
Pedestrian Path, (2) designate a portion of State Highway Route 129,
in the County of Santa Cruz, as the Ohlone Kallentaruk Highway, (3)
designate a portion of State Highway Route 5, in the County of San
Diego, as the Oceanside Police Officer Daniel S. Bessant Memorial
Highway, (4) designate a portion of State Highway Route 101, in the
County of Los Angeles, as the Los Angeles Police Officer Ian J.
Campbell Memorial Highway, (5) designate a portion of State Highway
Route 10, in the City of Alhambra, as the Officer Ryan Stringer
Memorial Highway, (6) designate a specified safety roadside rest area
on State Highway Route 280, in the County of San Mateo, as the
Officer Dale M. Krings Memorial Rest Area, (7) designate the Talmage
Road and State Highway Route 222 bridge across the Russian River, in
the County of Mendocino, as the Ron Ledford Memorial Bridge, (8)
designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 405, in the
County of Los Angeles, as the Hawthorne Police Officer Andrew Garton
Memorial Highway, (9) designate a portion of State Highway Route 99,
in the County of San Joaquin, as the Donald Mark Lichliter Memorial
Highway, (10) designate a portion of State Highway Route 101, in the
County of San Luis Obispo, as the Christopher Meadows Memorial
Highway, (11) designate the interchange of State Highway Route 5 and
State Highway Route 50, in the County of Sacramento as the California
State Engineer Memorial Interchange, (12) designate a portion of
State Highway Route 198, in the County of Kings, as the Christian
Vasquez Memorial Highway, (13) designate a portion of State Highway
Route 86S, in the County of Riverside, as the CHP Officer Saul
Martinez Memorial Highway, (14) designate a portion of State Highway
Route 12, in the County of Sacramento, as the CHP Officer Charles
"Chuck" Sorenson Memorial Highway, (15) designate a portion of State
Highway Route 101, in the County of Santa Clara, as the CHP Officer
Charles Lilly Memorial Highway, (16) designate a portion of State
Highway Route 1, in the City of Fort Bragg, as Jere Melo Memorial
Highway, (17) designate a portion of State Highway Route 680, in the
City of Fremont, as the CHP Officers Frederick Wayne Enright and
Adolfo Martinez Hernandez Memorial Highway, (18) designate a portion
of State Highway Route 74, in the County of Riverside, as the CHP
Officer Michael Allen Brandt Memorial Highway, (19) designate a
portion of State Highway Route 80, in the County of Yolo, as the CHP
Officer William "Ivan" Casselman Memorial Highway, (20) designate the
interchange of State Highway Route 154 and State Highway Route 101,
in the County of Santa Barbara, as the CHP Officer James C. O'Connor
Memorial Interchange, (21) designate a portion of State Highway Route
10, in the unincorporated area of the County of Riverside, as the
CHP Officer Ambers O. "Sonny" Shewmaker Memorial Highway, (22)
designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 10, in the
County of San Bernardino, as the Sergeant Darrell Keith Lee, Sergeant
Gary Wayne Wolfley, and Officer Sergio Carrera, Jr., Memorial
Highway, (23) designate a portion of State Highway Route 10 and Date
Palm Drive Memorial Overcrossing, in the County of Riverside, as the
CHP Officer Mark Thomas Taylor Memorial Overcrossing, (24) designate
a portion of State Highway Route 40, in the County of San Bernadino,
as the CHP Officer John "Jack" Armatoski Memorial Highway, (25)
designate a portion of State Highway Route 1, in the County of Santa
Cruz, as the CHP Officer A. Donald Hoover Memorial Highway, and (26)
designate a portion of State Highway Route 880, in the County of
Alameda, as the CHP Officer William P. Sniffen Memorial Highway.
The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to
determine the cost of appropriate signs showing these special
designations and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources
covering those costs, to erect those signs.
WHEREAS, Mark Llewellyn Bixby was a member of one of the founding
families of the City of Long Beach; and
WHEREAS, Mark Bixby was a past president of the Long Beach Rotary
Club, which was instrumental in raising money to build Rotary
Centennial Park, located on Pacific Coast Highway (State Highway
Route 1) and Junipero Avenue in the City of Long Beach; and
WHEREAS, Mark Bixby was the director of the BikeFest Tour of Long
Beach and was a vocal proponent of adding bicycle lanes to the
replacement Gerald Desmond Bridge; and
WHEREAS, Mark Bixby tragically lost his life in a plane crash in
2011 at 44 years of age; and
WHEREAS, The Ohlone Kallentaruk people have contributed over
13,000 years of cultural, economic, and environmental traditions to
the history of the Pajaro Valley; and
WHEREAS, The Ohlone Kallentaruk people settled in the Pajaro
Valley, near the Pajaro River, and in the Watsonville wetlands and
sloughs. These areas are rich in natural resources and contain an
abundance of plant and sea life used for commerce and everyday life;
and
WHEREAS, The Ohlone Kallentaruk people have contributed to the
present-day understanding of Native American culture and history and
continue to work diligently to preserve the environment and teach
people how to coexist with Earth; and
WHEREAS, Officer Daniel S. Bessant was born in Oceanside,
California, on October 16, 1981; and
WHEREAS, Officer Bessant attended local schools in Oceanside where
his father served as a member of the faculty; and
WHEREAS, Officer Bessant served with the Oceanside Police
Department for six years, three years as a police officer and three
years as a civilian with the department; and
WHEREAS, On December 20, 2006, Officer Bessant was killed in the
line of duty while assisting another officer with a traffic stop and
was shot from behind by a gang member who was not involved in the
traffic stop; and
WHEREAS, Officer Bessant was only 25 years of age at the time he
was killed; and
WHEREAS, Officer Bessant is survived by his wife, Katelyn, and
son, Wyatt, who was two months old at the time; and
WHEREAS, Officer Bessant's father, in his role as a teacher, had
tried unsuccessfully to intervene with one of the gang members
convicted of killing Officer Bessant after noticing that the young
man was becoming involved with gangs; and
WHEREAS, In honor of Officer Bessant's service and sacrifice, it
would be a fitting tribute to designate a portion of State Highway
Route 5, in the County of San Diego, as the Oceanside Police Officer
Daniel S. Bessant Memorial Highway; and
WHEREAS, Los Angeles Police Officer Ian J. Campbell was born in
Valley City, North Dakota. His father was a doctor who served
honorably in World War I. Officer Campbell's parents were of Scottish
descent; and
WHEREAS, Officer Campbell, at 13 years of age, moved to Los
Angeles with his mother, Chrissie, after his father died of cancer;
and
WHEREAS, Officer Campbell attended and graduated from Fairfax High
School, and then attended Los Angeles City College; and
WHEREAS, At approximately 12 years of age, Officer Campbell
started playing the bagpipes, taking lessons from renowned Pipe Major
David Aitken, winning best bagpiper in the novice category at the
Scottish Highland Games held in Santa Monica; and
WHEREAS, At 19 years of age, Officer Campbell enlisted in the
United States Marine Corps, where he was trained as a radio operator,
served two combat tours during the Korean War, and was honorably
discharged from the Marine Corps as a Staff Sergeant, having been
awarded the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service
Medal, Korean Service Medal with four bronze stars, and the United
Nations Korean Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, Upon his discharge from the Marine Corps, Officer
Campbell returned to Los Angeles and attended undergraduate school at
the University of California at Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, Officer Campbell entered the Los Angeles Police Academy
and, on May 5, 1958, he graduated from the academy, successfully
completing his probationary period as a Los Angeles police officer
while assigned to the West Los Angeles Police Station, thereafter
being transferred to the Hollywood Division of the Los Angeles Police
Department (LAPD); and
WHEREAS, On March 9, 1963, Officer Campbell was conducting a stop
of a suspicious vehicle at Gower Street and Carlos Avenue in
Hollywood when he was kidnapped at gunpoint, forcibly taken to a
deserted onion field south of Bakersfield, and executed; and
WHEREAS, Officer Campbell was 31 years of age at the time of his
death and had served the LAPD for five years; and
WHEREAS, On March 13, 1963, bagpipes were played for the first
time for an officer of the LAPD at the funeral of Officer Campbell, a
tradition that continues to this day following the line-of-duty
death of every LAPD officer; and
WHEREAS, On June 26, 1965, as a memorial to Officer Campbell, the
Ian Campbell Memorial Trophy was awarded to the best aggregate
bagpiper in the novice category at the Scottish Highland Games, a
tradition that continues to this day; and
WHEREAS, Officer Campbell is survived by his two daughters,
Valerie and Lori, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, In honor of Officer Campbell's service and sacrifice, it
would be a fitting tribute to designate a portion of State Highway
Route 101, in the County of Los Angeles, as the Los Angeles Police
Officer Ian J. Campbell Memorial Highway; and
WHEREAS, On July 10, 2011, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Officer
Ryan Stringer was killed in a tragic accident while responding to a
possible robbery in the rear parking lot of 100 North First Street in
the City of Alhambra; and
WHEREAS, Officer Stringer was 26 years old and had served with the
Alhambra Police Department for two years; and
WHEREAS, Officer Stringer was born in the City of Los Angeles and
grew up in the City of Whittier, graduating from Whittier Christian
High School; and
WHEREAS, Officer Stringer attended Fullerton College and Rio Hondo
Community College after working for his father's construction
business for several years; and
WHEREAS, Officer Stringer entered the Police Academy at Rio Hondo
and graduated in February of 2009; and
WHEREAS, Officer Stringer was sworn in as an Alhambra Police
Officer on February 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, During his two-year tenure with the Alhambra Police
Department, Officer Stringer worked in the Field Services Division,
Patrol Section; and
WHEREAS, Officer Stringer showed his friendship, camaraderie,
teamwork, and competitive drive as a member of the Alhambra Police
Department's Baker-to-Vegas Challenge Cup Relay Team; and
WHEREAS, Officer Stringer displayed his determination and will to
succeed during his recovery from a life-threatening motorcycle
accident that occurred in July 2010. After spending several weeks in
a coma and being temporarily disabled, Officer Stringer made a full
recovery within six months and returned to active duty as a police
officer in January 2011; and
WHEREAS, Coworkers, friends, and family recall Officer Stringer's
good-natured disposition, healthy sense of humor, strong sense of
adventure, and desire to excel at whatever he set out to do; and
WHEREAS, Officer Stringer is survived by his parents, Sonny and
Debbie Stringer, and four sisters: Kristen Stringer-Bartel, Kym
Genes, Dana Stringer, and Donna McCulloch; and
WHEREAS, In honor of Officer Stringer's service and sacrifice, it
would be a fitting tribute to designate a portion of State Highway
Route 10, in the City of Alhambra, as the Officer Ryan Stringer
Memorial Highway; and
WHEREAS, Officer Dale M. Krings was a traffic officer with the
California Highway Patrol (CHP). Having joined the CHP in 1956 and
upon graduation from the CHP Academy, he was assigned to the West Los
Angeles area; and
WHEREAS, Officer Krings transferred to the Redwood City CHP area
on May 29, 1957, and was assigned to patrol duties within San Mateo
County; and
WHEREAS, Officer Krings was well-recognized as an outstanding
employee of the CHP, who dedicated himself to providing the highest
levels of service, safety, and security to the people of California;
and
WHEREAS, Many times, Officer Krings, through his own initiative,
went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the safety and
well-being of those with whom he came into contact; and
WHEREAS, Officer Krings, on May 22, 1962, was on duty in San Mateo
County, when he was attacked by a gunman, who opened fire upon him.
Mortally wounded, Officer Krings returned fire, killing the gunman
and saving numerous innocent persons in the immediate area; and
WHEREAS, Officer Krings was a friend to many and one who honorably
served the people of California, and who personified the values of
the CHP leaving a legacy of excellence for future generations of CHP
officers to follow; and
WHEREAS, The CHP lost a valuable member of its family when Officer
Krings passed away; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Ledford was born in Ukiah, California, on May 7,
1944, to Ray and Tillie Ledford; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ledford attended grammar school locally, and
graduated from Ukiah High School in 1962; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ledford followed his family's historical agricultural
roots, spanning more than a century in the Talmage area as a farmer
and expanded his business interests by investing in rental properties
throughout the Ukiah Valley; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ledford made significant contributions to the
community throughout his lifetime by serving on boards and
commissions and in civic organizations, personally supporting many
charitable causes as a quiet financial benefactor and an outgoing
motivator, and planning many fundraisers, especially causes
supporting children and individuals with special needs; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ledford passed away suddenly on April 26, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ledford is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dorothy,
two children, and five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, In honor of Mr. Ledford's civic and charitable service to
the Ukiah Valley community, it would be a fitting tribute to
designate the Talmage Road and State Highway Route 222 bridge across
the Russian River in the County of Mendocino as the Ron Ledford
Memorial Bridge; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Andrew Garton, a seven-year veteran of the
Hawthorne Police Department, died on May 26, 2011, from injuries
sustained in a motorcycle crash during the funeral procession of
another fallen officer; and
WHEREAS, Officer Garton, 44, is the first Hawthorne officer to die
in the line of duty in the department's 89-year history; and
WHEREAS, Andrew was born on January 23, 1967, in San Fernando,
California, and graduated from Antelope Valley High; and
WHEREAS, Prior to becoming a police officer, Andrew was a skilled
ceramic tile setter. He met his wife, Tracy, in 1989 while installing
tile at the house that would eventually become their home; and
WHEREAS, Andrew and Tracy married at SeaCoast Grace Church in
April 1993, and continued to reside in Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by Sgt. Shawn Shimono, a close friend for over
20 years, Andrew entered the police academy, graduating on February
20, 2004, and became a Hawthorne police officer; and
WHEREAS, Andrew served as Vice President of the Hawthorne Police
Officer's Association and as Treasurer of the Hawthorne Police
Officer's Association Political Action Committee; and
WHEREAS, Andrew was a long-time member of the Hawthorne SWAT Team,
and an accomplished motor vehicle and traffic investigator; and
WHEREAS, Above and beyond the tradition and honor of his
profession, Andrew was a devoted husband and father. Andrew and Tracy
were a faith-filled loving couple raising two sons, Garrett and
Grant; and
WHEREAS, Andrew loved his children and spending time with his
family. He was active in both scouting and coaching youth baseball.
For those who knew him, he was both a mentor and a friend; and
WHEREAS, Camping and motocross riding were great passions for
Andrew. He most enjoyed being able to share those moments with his
children; and
WHEREAS, Andrew is survived by his wife, Tracy, sons, Garrett and
Grant, mother, Carole McConnell, father, Gary Garton, and a vast
extended family; and
WHEREAS, Donald Mark Lichliter was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota,
and resided there until he joined the United States Air Force at 18
years of age; and
WHEREAS, The Air Force brought Donald to the Sacramento area, and
from that time forward he called California home; and
WHEREAS, Donald was a member of Chapter 263 of the American Legion
Riders, and enjoyed golfing, motorcycling, hunting, and fishing; and
WHEREAS, Donald was a devoted and hard-working public servant, who
worked for Caltrans for over 27 years; and
WHEREAS, Donald met his wife, Mandy, in 1987 and they were married
on September 17, 1988; and
WHEREAS, Each Tuesday, Donald and Mandy met with their church
congregation where they worked to feed the homeless; and
WHEREAS, On July 23, 2009, Donald was working as a Caltrans tree
maintenance leadworker when he was struck by a truck as he worked
next to his vehicle, and was killed in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, Donald is survived by his wife of 21 years, Mandy, his
children Allyson, Nicole Lewis, Jollene Kelley, John Lewis, two
grandchildren, his parents, and three siblings; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Meadows was a Bay Area native, but made San
Luis Obispo his home after he began his studies at Cal Poly in 2003;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Meadows graduated from the Orfalea College of
Business in 2007 and was active in the leadership of his business
fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Meadows chose a career to help others, obtained an
Emergency Medical Technician certificate from Cuesta Community
College in San Luis Obispo, and began working at the San Luis
Ambulance Service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Meadows began his service with the San Luis Obispo
County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) unit in February of 2008.
Mr. Meadows' energy, personality, and strong desire to help others
drove him to strive for a high level of success in all his endeavors;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Meadows had completed his probationary period with
the SAR unit, received the award of 2009 Probationary Member of the
Year in the unit, and, as a full member of the unit, was soon to be
promoted to Medical Team Leader; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Meadows was working with the SAR unit at the Oceano
Dunes on May 24, 2009. He was responding to a medical emergency when
a tragic accident claimed his life, a risk he took willingly to help
others; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Meadows is the first member of the SAR unit to be
lost in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, According to longstanding tradition, the Board of
Supervisors and the Sheriff's Office of San Luis Obispo County joined
in a resolution to christen a Patrol and Rescue Boat in Christopher
Meadows' honor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Meadows' spirit also lives on in the form of the
Christopher Meadows Memorial Paramedic Education Fund, which has
awarded paramedic scholarships to four students since 2010; and
WHEREAS, CAL-FIRE, Cal Poly College of Business, Cuesta College,
Dignity Health Central Coast, the French Hospital Medical Center, the
Morro Bay Fire Department, the Morro Bay Fire Fighters' Association,
the Oceano Dunes District of the Department of Parks and Recreation,
San Luis Ambulance, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors,
the San Luis Obispo County Deputy Sheriff's Association, the San
Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Advisory Council, the City of San Luis
Obispo Fire Department, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Search
and Rescue, the Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, and the State
Park Peace Officers of Oceano Dunes District all support this
resolution as a fitting tribute to Mr. Meadows' service and
sacrifice; and
WHEREAS, In honor of Mr. Meadows' service and sacrifice, it would
be a fitting tribute to designate a portion of State Highway Route
101, in the vicinity of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's
Headquarters, in the County of San Luis Obispo, as the Christopher
Meadows Memorial Highway; and
WHEREAS, The men and women who serve Californians as engineers and
closely related professionals throughout state government are
persons of skill, intelligence, and advanced training who deserve to
be recognized for their dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, California's state engineers and related professionals
have paid a high price in serving our state with at least 37
on-the-job deaths in their ranks over the last century; and
WHEREAS, The Legislature desires to promote the safety of the
state's employees and to encourage motorists traveling in and through
the state to exercise caution and care when encountering a work
zone; and
WHEREAS, California's state engineers design and inspect the state'
s highways and bridges, ensure that schools and hospitals are safe
during earthquakes, improve air and water quality, work to reduce
fossil fuel emissions, and perform countless other professional
functions that create jobs and protect public safety in our state;
and
WHEREAS, The Professional Engineers in California Government
(PECG) was organized in 1962 in the San Francisco Bay area to
represent state engineers and address the safety concerns associated
with state service; and
WHEREAS, PECG is, therefore, celebrating its 50th anniversary as
an organization in 2012; and
WHEREAS, PECG represents approximately 13,000 professional
engineers, architects, land surveyors, engineering geologists, and
closely related professionals serving the public in state government;
and
WHEREAS, The Legislature honors the state engineers and related
professionals who have lost their lives serving the public and
commends PECG members for their exemplary work designing and
inspecting infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, It would be a fitting tribute to past, present, and
future state engineers and related professionals and PECG's 50th
anniversary to designate the interchange of State Highway Route 5 and
State Highway Route 50 in the County of Sacramento as the California
State Engineer Memorial Interchange to recognize the dedicated
public service of California's state engineers and related
professionals; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Christian Vasquez was born in the City of
Hanford on July 11, 1987, and grew up in the City of Coalinga; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Vasquez attended Dawson Elementary School,
Coalinga Middle School, and Coalinga High School, class of 2006; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Vasquez, like his brother Danny, always
wanted to become a Marine and, enlisted in the United States Marine
Corps one week after his high school graduation; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Vasquez joined the Marine Corps to enable
his mother to stay at home and care for his baby brother; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Vasquez aspired to become a doctor, as
others in his family had, and hoped to attend medical school in
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Vasquez was killed in action in the
province of Al Anbar, Iraq, on August 2, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Vasquez is survived by his mother,
Natividad Molina, his step father, Martin Bravo, and his brothers,
Danny Vasquez and Alex Bravo; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of Lance Corporal Vasquez's service and
sacrifice, it would be a fitting tribute to designate a portion of
State Highway Route 198 in the County of Kings in his honor; and
WHEREAS, Officer Saul Martinez was born November 15, 1958, to
Fidel and Amparo in Villa Juarez, San Luis Potosi, Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining the CHP, Officer Martinez was a
volunteer for the United Farm Workers of America and worked alongside
Cesar Chavez for almost 10 years. Throughout his time with the
United Farm Workers, he held several roles, some of which included
translator, contract administrator, and negotiator; and
WHEREAS, On May 8, 1989, Officer Martinez graduated from the CHP
Academy with Cadet Training Class IV-88 and was assigned to the Indio
area where, on a talk radio show "El Protector," he informed the
public about new laws, seatbelt usage, drinking and driving, and
other safety issues. He also visited schools to educate children on
safety issues, and would often read to the children corresponding
books; and
WHEREAS, On May 8, 1997, Officer Martinez and his partner, James
"Donovan" Rice, were investigating a vehicle parked on the shoulder
of a road north of Palm Springs, when, out of nowhere, an oncoming
car, traveling more than 15 feet off the roadway, came rushing
towards the officers. Without hesitation, Officer Martinez shoved his
partner to safety, only to be struck and critically injured; and
WHEREAS, On May 10, 1997, Officer Martinez's son, Saul Jr., and
his two brothers, Ben and Rafael, received the "Latino Peace Officer
of the Year Award" for 1996 on Officer Martinez's behalf, as he lay
critically injured in the hospital. The award was presented by the
Latino Peace Officer's Association of Riverside and San Bernardino
Counties; and
WHEREAS, Officer Martinez succumbed to his injuries and was
pronounced dead on May 16, 1997; and
WHEREAS, At Officer Martinez's funeral, Governor Pete Wilson met
privately with friends and family to present the California Medal of
Valor to Officer Martinez's wife. The Governor said, "The medal is an
award to Saul for the courage he gave in sacrificing his own life to
save his partner, Donovan Rice. The medal cannot begin to constitute
the loss, but through his family, the medal speaks recognition
through the state for the loved one they lost. This medal is given on
behalf of those lives he touched and made so much better. Fellow
officers said he was, and is, the best we had"; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of Officer Saul Martinez's contributions
and sacrifice in serving the Department of the California Highway
Patrol and the citizens of California, it would be a fitting tribute
to designate a portion of State Highway Route 86S, in the County of
Riverside, as the CHP Officer Saul Martinez Memorial Highway in his
honor; and
WHEREAS, Officer Charles H. Sorenson was born September 6, 1930,
to Earl and RoseMae, in Petaluma, California; and
WHEREAS, In 1957, Officer Sorenson, badge number 2341, graduated
from the CHP Academy. He was assigned to the El Centro area and later
transferred to the Sacramento area; and
WHEREAS, Officer Sorenson was a hard-working, dedicated officer
who loved his job and enjoyed the people he worked with. He was known
for his honesty, fairness, and dedication, and for being a loyal
father and family man. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time
with his family, playing golf, and building his 18-foot inboard jet
boat named "10-4"; and
WHEREAS, On March 15, 1963, Officer Sorenson was killed in the
line of duty while pursuing a suspect in his vehicle. During the
chase, the suspect lost control of his vehicle, crashed, and
continued to flee on foot. When Officer Sorenson got out of his car
to continue pursuit, a second suspect, of whom he was unaware,
ambushed Officer Sorenson and fired two shots with a stolen handgun
at point blank range; and
WHEREAS, In honor of Officer Sorenson's service and sacrifice, it
would be a fitting tribute to designate in his honor a portion of
State Highway Route 12 in the County of Sacramento as the CHP Officer
Charles "Chuck" Sorenson Memorial Highway; and
WHEREAS, Officer Charles Richard Lilly was born on June 24, 1937,
to Charles and Margaret, in Portola, California; and
WHEREAS, In 1964, Officer Lilly, badge number 4029, graduated from
the CHP Academy with the Cadet Training Class III-65 and was
assigned to the San Jose area; and
WHEREAS, Officer Lilly was a genuine person, a dedicated officer,
and family man. He was known for his charisma and his ability to get
along well with others; and
WHEREAS, In his spare time, Officer Lilly enjoyed listening to
music and attending church. He also had a keen interest in law and
attended a semester at Lincoln Law University in San Jose,
California; and
WHEREAS, On October 29, 1967, Officer Lilly was killed in the line
of duty during a routine traffic stop. As the officer was exiting
the patrol car, his partner drove on to pursue another vehicle. A
third vehicle, the driver of which was later known to be intoxicated,
veered off the road and fatally struck Officer Lilly; and
WHEREAS, In honor of Officer Charles Lilly's service and
sacrifice, it would be a fitting tribute to designate a portion of
State Highway Route 101 in the County of Santa Clara as the CHP
Officer Charles Lilly Memorial Highway; and
WHEREAS, Jere Melo was born November 12, 1941, and grew up in
Mount Shasta, California; and
WHEREAS, Jere Melo spent two years on active duty with the United
States Army, including a 13-month tour on the 38th parallel in Korea,
in command of a Hawk Missile site; and
WHEREAS, Jere Melo's career in the timber industry spanned 45
years. He worked as a forester for the Union Lumber Company in Fort
Bragg and as a contractor for Campbell Timberland Management, and
dedicated his life to keeping the woods safe for timber workers and
to protecting forestland from degradation by illegal trespassing,
marijuana cultivation, dumping, and encampments; and
WHEREAS, Jere Melo began his long and distinguished political
career in 1992 when he was appointed to serve on the Fort Bragg
Planning Commission. In 1996, he was elected to his first term on the
Fort Bragg City Council. Jere served as Vice Mayor from 1998 to
2000, inclusive, and as Mayor from 2000 to 2004, inclusive. At the
time of his death, Jere was in his 15th year and his fourth term of
office as a city council member. He was very active in the League of
California Cities, was the city chair for the Board of the Fort Bragg
Fire Protection Authority, and for 13 years served on the Board of
the Mendocino County Local Agency Formation Commission. In addition,
he also had a very strong commitment to the local fishing industry
serving on the Noyo Watershed Alliance, the Board of the Mendocino
Coast Sports Foundation, and the Board of the Fort Bragg-Otsuchi,
along with his wife; and
WHEREAS, Jere Melo was murdered on August 27, 2011, at the age of
69, while patrolling for illegal marijuana growth on Hawthorne
property in Fort Bragg; and
WHEREAS, In honor of Jere Melo's service to his country and
community, it would be a fitting tribute to designate the portion of
State Highway Route 1 in the City of Fort Bragg, as the Jere Melo
Memorial Highway; and
WHEREAS, Officers Frederick
Wayne Enright and Adolfo Martinez Hernandez made the ultimate
sacrifice while performing their sworn duty, and in recognition
thereof, we pay special tribute to their bravery and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Officer Frederick Wayne Enright was born August 27, 1944,
to Francis Xavier and Mary Alice, in Louisiana, Missouri; and
WHEREAS, Officer Enright, badge number 7857, graduated from the
CHP Academy in March of 1972 with the Cadet Training Class V-71, and
upon graduation he was assigned to the West Valley area; and
WHEREAS, After only six months with the CHP, Officer Enright
achieved the rank of pilot and was transferred to the Golden Gate
Division in the San Francisco Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, As a helicopter pilot, Officer Enright responded to
numerous land and water rescue operations and routinely flew commute
traffic observation for bay area highways and freeways; and
WHEREAS, During one of Officer Enright's patrols, he encountered a
drunk pilot, ordered him to land and escorted him to the ground,
where the pilot was arrested. Not only was this a dangerous
encounter, but the aircraft suffered power failure and Officer
Enright successfully landed the helicopter without damage or injury.
The CHP subsequently commended him for his exceptional skill and
decisionmaking during this incident; and
WHEREAS, Officer Adolfo Martinez Hernandez was born September 27,
1940, to Tiburcio and Juana in Etiwanda, California, and is one of 12
children; and
WHEREAS, Officer Hernandez, badge number 4876, graduated from the
CHP Academy in 1966, and proudly served the citizens of California
for nine years; and
WHEREAS, Officer Hernandez was a devoted officer, husband, and
father. He was known for his big heart and immense love for his
family and friends, even when some of them were "unlovable." He
enjoyed playing with his children, motorcycles, refurbishing a Volks
Wagen van, making wood carvings, creating leather items including
wallets, handbags, sandals, belts, and a special holder for his CHP
badge. He also loved "do-it-yourself" projects and built a bicycle
seat for his daughter, a bike rack for his car, and a bookcase and
small end table that his son still has in his home today; and
WHEREAS, On June 27, 1975, the State of California suffered a
tragic loss when CHP Officers Frederick Wayne Enright and Adolfo
Martinez Hernandez were killed in a helicopter crash caused by
mechanical failure; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of Officer Frederick Wayne Enright and
Officer Adolfo Martinez Hernandez's service and sacrifice, it would
be a fitting tribute to designate in their honor the Grimmer
Boulevard Bridge in the City of Fremont, on State Highway Route 680,
as CHP Officers Frederick Wayne Enright and Adolfo Martinez Hernandez
Memorial Bridge; and
WHEREAS, Officer Michael Allen Brandt was born November 14, 1952,
to Robert and Evelyn, in Bellingham, Washington; and
WHEREAS, In 1980, Officer Michael Allen Brandt, graduated from the
California Highway Patrol Academy with the Cadet Training Class
IV-79 and was assigned to the El Centro area and later transferred to
the Indio area, where he spent the remainder of his career; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career with the CHP, Officer Brandt held
several titles, some of which included a Field Training Officer,
Physical Methods of Arrest Instructor, Physical Performance Program
Coordinator, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor; and
WHEREAS, On April 6, 1987, Officer Brandt was killed in the line
of duty. While pursuing a reported drunk driver, he lost control of
his vehicle and struck a boulder, which caused his patrol vehicle to
overturn. He was taken to a nearby hospital, but succumbed to his
injuries while in transport; and
WHEREAS, Officer Brandt was admired for his passion for life,
loyalty to others, love for his job as a California Highway
Patrolman, dedication to his family and friends, integrity, honesty,
and quiet voice. He had a competitive nature about him, both in
sports and in his personal life, and never turned down a challenge;
and
WHEREAS, In recognition of Officer Michael Allen Brandt's
contributions and sacrifices in serving the CHP and the citizens of
California, it would be a fitting tribute to designate a portion of
State Highway Route 74 in the County of Riverside as the CHP Officer
Michael Allen Brandt Memorial Highway in his honor; and
WHEREAS, Officer William "Ivan" Casselman was born in 1902 to
Anson and Lucy in Ontario, Canada; and
WHEREAS, Officer "Ivan" Casselman, was killed in the line of duty
on August 24, 1935, when his motorcycle struck the back of a truck;
and
WHEREAS, Officer Casselman was well liked and respected in the
community. He was admired for his integrity and approachability; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of Officer Casselman's contributions and
sacrifice in serving the CHP and the citizens of California, it would
be a fitting tribute to designate a portion of State Highway Route
80 in the County of Yolo as the CHP Officer William "Ivan" Casselman
Memorial Highway; and
WHEREAS, Officer James Christopher O'Connor was born on July 9,
1956; and
WHEREAS, On December 23, 1982, Officer James Christopher O'Connor,
graduated from the California Highway Patrol Academy and was
assigned to the West Valley area. He completed motorcycle training on
February 28, 1985, and was transferred to the Ventura area, where he
spent the remainder of his career; and
WHEREAS, Officer O'Connor was killed in the line of duty on
November 15, 1990, at approximately 1524 hours. He and three fellow
motor officers were traveling home from a divisionwide motorcycle
training day in Santa Maria. A 1986 Ford Thunderbird, driven by a
78-year-old driver, failed to turn her vehicle at a curve and crossed
over the center line into the group of officers. Officer O'Connor
was struck head-on and thrown approximately 60 feet. During the
impact, he was knocked out of his helmet and boots; and
WHEREAS, Officer O'Connor's fellow officers called for help and
immediately began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). He was
transported to a nearby hospital, but succumbed to his injuries; and
WHEREAS, Officer O'Connor was a good man and a good officer. He
was known for his skill in riding motorcycles and his ability to get
into accidents when driving an automobile. One day, while on patrol,
Officer O'Connor managed to crash his patrol car into the center
divider at approximately 75 mph while trying to split traffic; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of Officer James Christopher O'Connor's
contributions and sacrifice in serving the Department of the
California Highway Patrol and the citizens of California, it would be
a fitting tribute to designate the interchange at State Highway
Route 154 and State Highway Route 101 in the County of Santa Barbara
as the CHP Officer James C. O'Connor Memorial Interchange; and
WHEREAS, Officer Ambers O'Neal "Sonny" Shewmaker was born October
10, 1941, to Earl and Eva Shewmaker in Santa Maria, California; and
WHEREAS, California Highway Patrol Cadet A.O. "Sonny" Shewmaker
entered the Department of the California Highway Patrol Academy on
March 3, 1969, and upon graduation was assigned to the Riverside area
office and was later transferred to the Banning area office where he
spent the remainder of his career; and
WHEREAS, On November 23, 1969, Officer "Sonny" Shewmaker, stopped
a vehicle for speeding. Unbeknownst to him, the car was stolen and
the driver was wanted for an earlier robbery in Riverside,
California. As Officer Shewmaker was using his radio, the suspect
shot him point blank in the head. Officer Shewmaker was taken to a
hospital, but succumbed to his injuries on the morning of November
24, 1969; and
WHEREAS, In 1970, the Yucaipa Valley Little League created the
"Sonny Shewmaker Award for Best Sportsmanship" in honor of Officer
Shewmaker's dedication to helping the youth of Yucaipa Valley. Oddly
enough, in 1973, the recipient of this award was a 12-year-old Brian
Rezendes, who many years later married Officer Shewmaker's
sister-in-law, Kim; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of Officer Shewmaker's contributions and
sacrifice in serving and protecting the citizens of California, it
would be a fitting tribute to designate a portion of State Highway
Route 10 in the unincorporated area in the County of Riverside as the
CHP Officer Ambers O. "Sonny" Shewmaker Memorial Highway; and
WHEREAS, Since the founding of the Rialto Police Department in
1911, the department has suffered the loss of three officers in the
line of duty; Sergeant Darrell Keith Lee, Sergeant Gary Wayne
Wolfley, and Officer Sergio Carrera Jr.; and
WHEREAS, All three police officers died from injuries sustained
during violent confrontations while performing their respective
duties as California police officers; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Darrell Keith Lee, of the City of Rialto, passed
away on July 24, 1970, when he suffered a heart attack as a result
of an injury sustained in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Lee was born to Minnie Price (Lee) of Texas and
Glenn Lee of Oklahoma on February 7, 1932, in Southard, Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Lee attended Rialto Junior High and San
Bernardino High School in the cities of Rialto and San Bernardino,
respectively; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Lee served in the United States Marine Corps in
Japan and Korea. He joined the Rialto Police Department in 1958, and
was promoted to Sergeant in 1963; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Lee was a lifelong resident of Rialto,
California, and was a great public speaker who enjoyed speaking with
all the local groups; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Gary Wayne Wolfley, of the City of Rialto,
passed away on March 3, 1986, when he was shot while handling a call
for service in the City of Rialto; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Wolfley was born to William and Patricia Wolfley
on September 22, 1955, in the Black Hills of South Dakota; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Wolfley attended Eisenhower High School in the
City of Rialto. During his teenage years, he was a Rialto Police
Cadet and a member of the Civil Air Patrol; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Wolfley worked for the City of Rialto as a
police dispatcher until he realized his dream of becoming a police
officer in 1977. In March 1985, he was promoted to the rank of
Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Wolfley was well known in the community and was
always there to help his friends and family; and
WHEREAS, Sergio Carrera Jr., of the City of Rialto, passed away on
October 18, 2007, when he was shot and killed during a raid for
illegal drugs; and
WHEREAS, Officer Carrera was born to Sergio Carrera Sr. and Aurora
Lopez on March 5, 1978, in Lynwood, California; and
WHEREAS, Officer Carrera attended Valley View High School in
Moreno Valley, California, and San Bernardino Valley College, where
he completed his police academy training in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Officer Carrera was a four-year veteran of the Rialto
Police Department and a member of the SWAT team; and
WHEREAS, Officer Carrera was a loving husband and wonderful
father, was well-known for his contagious sense of humor and
laughter, and was uncomplicated and straightforward in his
relationships, which allowed him to accept people for who they were;
and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the sacrifices made by Sergeant Lee,
Sergeant Wolfley, and Officer Carrera, it would be a fitting tribute
to designate a portion of State Highway Route 10 in the City of
Rialto as the Sergeant Darrell Keith Lee, Sergeant Gary Wayne
Wolfley, and Officer Sergio Carrera Jr. Memorial Highway in their
honor; and
WHEREAS, Officer Mark Thomas Taylor was born on May 17, 1959, to
Thomas Claude and Lola Dee, in Benton Harbor, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Officer Taylor graduated from Benton Harbor High School
in 1977 and joined the United States Marine Corps shortly thereafter;
and
WHEREAS, Officer Taylor served in the United States Marine Corps
from 1977 to 1984 and achieved the rank of Sergeant (E-5). After an
honorable discharge, he applied to the CHP; and
WHEREAS, On March 18, 1985, Officer Taylor graduated from the CHP
Academy and was assigned to the Indio area; and
WHEREAS, Officer Taylor married the love of his life, Brenda Renee
Kirby, on December 3, 1977, and had a beautiful daughter, Kristie
Lee, born on September 14, 1978; and
WHEREAS, Officer Taylor was killed in the line of duty on November
26, 1987, during a routine traffic stop. While issuing a citation,
the offender's car was struck by another vehicle. The impact
propelled Officer Taylor onto the highway, where he was struck by the
same vehicle that had originally collided with the offender's car;
and
WHEREAS, Officer Taylor was a dedicated officer, family man, and a
best friend to many. He was known for his sense of humor and for
making people smile. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with
family and friends, being outdoors, running, traveling, and playing
ping pong; and
WHEREAS, Officer Taylor was admired for his honesty, loyalty, and
determination. He always accomplished what he set out to do and never
gave up; and
WHEREAS, Officer Taylor is survived by his wife, Brenda, daughter,
Kristie, and grandchildren, Mikayla (born April 21, 1996), Triniti
(born December 10, 2002), and Scarlett (born December 26, 2008); and
WHEREAS, In recognition of Officer Mark Thomas Taylor's
contribution and sacrifice in serving the CHP and the citizens of
California, it would be fitting to designate the State Highway Route
10 and Date Palm Drive Memorial Overcrossing, in the County of
Riverside, as the CHP Mark Thomas Taylor Memorial Overcrossing in his
honor; and
WHEREAS, Officer John "Jack" Walter Armatoski was born on May 1,
1917, to August and Sophie, in Ironwood, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation from the CHP Academy in 1948, Officer
Armatoski was assigned to the Needles area; and
WHEREAS, Officer Armatoski was killed in the line of duty on May
1, 1953, during a routine traffic stop. After he completed the
traffic citation, Officer Armatoski was approaching the violator's
car on the left side when an intoxicated motorist, driving a stolen
station wagon, sideswiped the parked vehicle and struck Officer
Armatoski, killing him instantly; and
WHEREAS, Officer Armatoski was a devoted officer, a loyal husband,
and an amazing father. He was known for his integrity and his
adoration of his wife and children; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of Officer John "Jack" Armatoski's
contributions and sacrifice in serving the CHP and the citizens of
California, it would be fitting to designate a portion of State
Highway Route 40 in the County of San Bernardino, as the CHP Officer
John "Jack" Armatoski Memorial Highway in his honor; and
WHEREAS, Officer A. Donald Hoover was born on January 1, 1903, in
Wichita, Kansas, to John and Pearl Hoover; and
WHEREAS, Officer Hoover was an eight-year veteran of the CHP, and
served in the County of Santa Cruz; and
WHEREAS, Officer Hoover was killed on August 31, 1934, while
traveling on the Santa Cruz-Watsonville Highway, on a stretch known
to locals as "Slaughterhouse Curve," when his motorcycle collided
with an automobile, traveling in the opposite direction, that began
turning onto a side road in front of him. The impact of the collision
caused Officer Hoover to lose and never regain consciousness; and
WHEREAS, Officer Hoover's dedication and service will be
remembered throughout the CHP and law enforcement community for
years, as the loss was not just to family, friends, and coworkers,
but to the entire community and the state that Officer Hoover served;
and
WHEREAS, In recognition of Officer A. Donald Hoover's ultimate
sacrifice made while serving the CHP and the citizens of California,
it is appropriate to dedicate a portion of State Route 1 in the
County of Santa Cruz as the CHP Officer A. Donald Hoover Memorial
Highway in his honor; and
WHEREAS, Officer William Prestige Sniffen was born on September
11, 1941, to William and Elsie, in Honolulu, Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation from the CHP Academy in July 1966,
Officer Sniffen was transferred to the San Leandro area and was later
transferred to the Oakland area; and
WHEREAS, Officer Sniffen was killed in the line of duty on April
5, 1973, while pursuing a speeding motorist on the Nimitz Freeway.
The vehicle he was pursuing rear-ended another car and burst into
flames. Officer Sniffen was unable to stop and slid underneath the
burning vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Officer Sniffen was a hard-working and dedicated officer
who loved his job and enjoyed the people he worked with. He was known
for his love and devotion to his wife and children, his charismatic
personality, and for teaching others baton and other self-defense
tactics. In his spare time, Officer Sniffen enjoyed spending time
with his family and attending various martial arts classes. He was a
third-degree black belt in Judo and a fourth-degree black belt in
Jujitsu; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of Officer William P. Sniffen's
contributions and sacrifice in serving the CHP and the citizens of
California, it would be fitting to designate a portion of Interstate
880 in the County of Alameda, as the CHP Officer William P. Sniffen
Memorial Highway in his honor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the
bicycle pedestrian path on the replacement Gerald Desmond Bridge on
State Highway Route 710, in the County of Los Angeles, as the Mark
Bixby Memorial Bicycle Pedestrian Path; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of
State Highway 129 between Blackburn Street and Murphy Crossing Road,
in the County of Santa Cruz, as the Ohlone Kallentaruk Highway; and
be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of
State Highway Route 5 between Harbor Drive and State Highway Route
78, in the County of San Diego, as the Oceanside Police Officer
Daniel S. Bessant Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of
State Highway Route 101 between Hollywood Boulevard (milepost marker
6.520) and Cahuenga Boulevard (milepost marker 7.459), in the County
of Los Angeles, as the Los Angeles Police Officer Ian J. Campbell
Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of
State Highway Route 10 between South Marguerita Avenue (milepost
marker 23.12) and South Almansor Street (milepost marker 24.31), in
the City of Alhambra, as the Officer Ryan Stringer Memorial Highway;
and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the Vista Four
safety roadside rest area on State Highway Route 280, between Exits
34 and 36, north of State Highway Route 92, in the County of San
Mateo, as the Officer Dale M. Krings Memorial Rest Area; and be it
further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the Talmage Road
and State Highway Route 222 bridge across the Russian River in the
County of Mendocino as the Ron Ledford Memorial Bridge; and be it
further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of
State Highway Route 405 between Rosecrans Avenue and El Segundo
Boulevard, in the County of Los Angeles, as the Hawthorne Police
Officer Andrew Garton Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of
State Highway Route 12 from the intersection with State Highway Route
99 to a length of five miles to the east, in the County of San
Joaquin, as the Donald Mark Lichliter Memorial Highway; and be it
further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of
State Highway Route 101 between Madonna Road (Exit 201) and San Luis
Bay Drive (Exit 196), in the County of San Luis Obispo, as the
Christopher Meadows Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the interchange
of State Highway Route 5 and State Highway Route 50, in the County of
Sacramento, as the California State Engineer Memorial Interchange;
and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of
State Highway Route 198 between Sixth Avenue (milepost marker 23.32)
and the County of Kings line (milepost marker 28.32) as the Lance
Corporal Christian Vasquez Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of
State Highway Route 86S from the intersection with State Highway
Route 10 to a length of five miles to the south, in the County of
Riverside, as the CHP Officer Saul Martinez Memorial Highway; and be
it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of
State Highway Route 12 from the intersection with Brannan Island Road
to a length of five miles to the west, in the County of Sacramento,
as the CHP Officer Charles "Chuck" Sorenson Memorial Highway; and be
it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of
State Highway Route 101 from Fair Oaks Avenue (milepost marker 44.83)
to State Highway Route 87 (milepost marker 39.92), in the County of
Santa Clara, as the CHP Officer Charles Lilly Memorial Highway; and
be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates that portion of
State Highway Route 1 in the City of Fort Bragg, from Chestnut Street
in the south (milepost marker 60.925) to Elm Street in the north
(milepost marker 61.993), as the Jere Melo Memorial Highway; and be
it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the Grimmer
Boulevard Bridge in the City of Fremont, on State Highway Route 680,
as the CHP Officers Frederick Wayne Enright and Adolfo Martinez
Hernandez Memorial Bridge; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of
State Highway Route 74 between milepost marker 83.00 and milepost
marker 88.00, in the County of Riverside, as the CHP Officer Michael
Allen Brandt Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of
State Highway Route 80 from the intersection with County Road 32A to
a length of five miles to the west, in the County of Yolo, as the CHP
Officer William "Ivan" Casselman Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the interchange
of State Highway Route 154 and State Highway Route 101, in the County
of Santa Barbara, as the CHP Officer James C. O'Connor Memorial
Interchange; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of
State Highway Route 10 between Main Street and Verbenia Avenue in
Cabazon, in the unincorporated area of the County of Riverside, as
the CHP Officer Ambers O. "Sonny" Shewmaker Memorial Highway; and be
it further
Resolved, That the Legislature designates the portion of State
Highway Route 10 between Pepper Avenue and Cedar Avenue, in the City
of Rialto, as the Sergeant Darrell Keith Lee, Sergeant Gary Wayne
Wolfley, and Officer Sergio Carrera Jr. Memorial Highway in their
honor; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the State Highway
Route 10 and Date Palm Drive Memorial Overcrossing in the County of
Riverside as the CHP Officer Mark Thomas Taylor Memorial
Overcrossing; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designate the portion of
State Highway Route 40 between West Park Road and the Needles
Overcrossing, in the County of San Bernardino, as the CHP Officer
John "Jack" Armatoski Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designate a portion of State
Route 1 from the Park Avenue Undercrossing to Branciforte Avenue
Overcrossing in the County of Santa Cruz as the CHP Officer A. Donald
Hoover Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designate the portion of
State Highway Route 880 from the 23rd Avenue Overcrossing (milepost
marker 28.93) to the 16th Avenue Overcrossing (milepost marker 29.70)
in the County of Alameda as the CHP Officer William P. Sniffen
Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to
determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing
requirements for the state highway system showing each of these
special designations and, upon receiving donations from nonstate
sources sufficient to cover the cost of the sign for which the
donations were made, to erect that sign; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the Department of Transportation and to the author
for appropriate distribution.
