New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04690

Introduced
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  

Caption

Dedicates the portion of state route 60 between Shumla Road and Lakeview Road in the town of Pomfret, county of Chautauqua, to Emmaline Wilcox.

Impact

The legislation amends the highway law, adding a section specifically dedicated to this naming. It mandates the installation and maintenance of appropriate signage to mark the dedication; however, it is important to note that the official name of the highway will remain unchanged. This ceremonial dedication seeks to honor Wilcox while minimizing confusion for local drivers and affecting commerce as little as possible.

Summary

Bill A04690 proposes to dedicate a segment of state route 60 in Chautauqua County to Emmaline 'Emma' Wilcox. This dedication recognizes Wilcox, whose contributions are deemed significant enough to merit the honor of having a portion of a state highway named after her. The specific stretch of road cited runs between Shumla Road and Lakeview Road in the town of Stockton, highlighting a local point of pride within the community.

Contention

While local memorials and dedications can foster community spirit, this particular bill does not seem to create substantial contention. However, discussions around highway dedications generally touch upon issues such as the allocation of state resources and the prioritization of memorials over other pressing highway needs, such as repair or safety enhancements.

Notable_points

The bill's implications extend mainly to ceremonial recognition without altering the functional aspects of the highway or the traffic regulations in place. These kinds of bills often receive broad support as they celebrate local figures, though they can invite dialogue about the purpose and nature of such dedications in the broader context of state transportation policy.

Companion Bills

NY S03588

Same As Dedicates the portion of state route 60 between Shumla Road and Lakeview Road in the town of Pomfret, county of Chautauqua, to Emmaline Wilcox.

Previously Filed As

NY S03588

Dedicates the portion of state route 60 between Shumla Road and Lakeview Road in the town of Pomfret, county of Chautauqua, to Emmaline Wilcox.

NY A10523

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting state route thirty-five, between state route one hundred twenty-one and the North Salem road traffic light in the town of Lewisboro, county of Westchester, to the Reynolds family.

NY S09446

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting state route thirty-five, between state route one hundred twenty-one and the North Salem road traffic light in the town of Lewisboro, county of Westchester, to the Reynolds family.

NY S07362

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting state route three hundred one from Belden Road to Gipsy Trail Road in the town of Carmel, county of Putman, to John F. McArdle.

NY A07864

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting state route three hundred one from Belden Road to Gipsy Trail Road in the town of Carmel, county of Putman, to John F. McArdle.

NY A11246

Dedicates a portion of the Wantagh state parkway from route 27 to Jerusalem Road in the hamlet of Wantagh, town of Hempstead, county of Nassau to William Cornell.

NY S08453

Dedicates a portion of the Wantagh state parkway from route 27 to Jerusalem Road in the hamlet of Wantagh, town of Hempstead, county of Nassau to William Cornell.

NY A10685

Dedicates a portion of state route 27 to Chief John "Jack" Blaum, Sr. in the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk.

NY S09655

Dedicates a portion of state route 27 to Chief John "Jack" Blaum, Sr. in the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk.

NY A07888

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Major Andrew D. Byers on state route 324 in the town of Clarence.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.