NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A8340C
SPONSOR: Hawley TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to dedicating a portion of
the state highway system to Lt. Gary A. Scott
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
This bill will designate a portion of the state highway system as the
"Lt. Gary A. Scott Memorial Highway"
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: A portion of the state highway system shall be designated as
the "Lt. Gary A. Scott Memorial Highway". The memorial highway will
constitute state route 19 between Lake Street Road and Lake Street in
the town of LeRoy, County of Genesee.
JUSTIFICATION:
Gary Scott, a native of LeRoy, New York, made the selfless decision to
enlist in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He served with
distinction as a Second Lieutenant in A Company, 1st Battalion, 101st
Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles." His commitment to his fellow
soldiers and to his county was exemplified when, on March 29, 1968, he
made the ultimate sacrifice to save another soldier's life. Gary's brav-
ery earned him the Silver Star, which was presented posthumously to his
parents, and his memory has remained a source of pride and inspiration
for his family, his community, and the country.
Gary Scott was laid to rest with full military honors in the Riverside
Cemetery, Rochester, New York, and his legacy continues to live on. His
Syracuse University schoolmates established a scholarship in his name at
LeRoy Central School, and for over fifty years, the award has been
sustained by alumni of Syracuse University.
This designation would not only serve as a fitting tribute to Gary's
service and sacrifice, but it will also serve as a permanent reminder to
future generations of the extraordinary courage and selflessness of this
exceptional man.
The "Lt. Gary Scott Memorial Highway" will be an enduring symbol of the
deep connection between the LeRoy community, the Scott family, and
Gary's Syracuse University brothers, and it will further solidify the
historical significance of this area in honoring his memory.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately.
STATE OF NEW YORK
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8340--C
2025-2026 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
May 13, 2025
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Introduced by M. of A. HAWLEY -- read once and referred to the Committee
on Transportation -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered
reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- again
reported from said committee with amendments, ordered reprinted as
amended and recommitted to said committee -- recommitted to the
Committee on Transportation in accordance with Assembly Rule 3, sec. 2
-- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended
and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to dedicating a portion of
the state highway system to Lt. Gary A. Scott
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-bly, do enact as follows:
1 Section 1. The highway law is amended by adding a new section 344-s to
2 read as follows:
3 § 344-s. Portion of the state highway system to be dedicated to Lt.
4 Gary A. Scott. All that portion of the state highway system constituting
5 state route 19 within the town of LeRoy, county of Genesee, shall be
6 dedicated to Lt. Gary A. Scott.
7 § 2. The commissioner of transportation shall provide for the instal-
8 lation and maintenance of adequate signing of the state highway system
9 as dedicated pursuant to section one of this act, provided that such
10 signing shall state "Highway Dedicated to Lt Gary A Scott". However, to
11 avoid confusion and to limit any possible disruption of commerce, the
12 dedication called for pursuant to section one of this act shall be one
13 of ceremonial nature and the official name of such highway shall not be
14 changed as a result of this act.
15 § 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[] is old law to be omitted.
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