NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A10104A
SPONSOR: Cunningham TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of
the state highway system as the "Dr. John Flateau Memorial Highway"
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To rename a portion of NY Route 27 to be known as the "Dr. John Flateau
Memorial Highway"
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 adds section 344-p to the highway law to rename a portion of
NYS highway to "Dr. John Flateau Memorial Highway"
Section 2 requires the commissioner of transportation to install
adequate signage and maintenance of the highway system
Section 3 sets the effective date
JUSTIFICATION:
Dr. John Flateau, a revered figure from Brooklyn, leaves behind a
profound legacy marked by his tireless advocacy for social justice,
education, and community empowerment. As a distinguished professor,
activist, and mentor, Dr. Flateau dedicated his life to advancing the
cause of equality and uplifting marginalized voices in society. His
pioneering work in promoting diversity and inclusion within educational
institutions, particularly at Medgar Evers College, where he served as a
founding faculty member, has left an indelible mark on the Brooklyn
community and beyond. Dr. Flateau's commitment to fostering dialogue,
understanding, and cooperation among people of diverse backgrounds has
helped bridge divides and build stronger, more resilient communities.
His legacy serves as an enduring inspiration for future generations to
continue the fight for justice and equality, ensuring that his contrib-
utions to the betterment of society are remembered and honored for years
to come. It is for these reasons that we should rename a section of the
NYS highway in memory of him so there will forever be a physical remind-
er of the work and dedication he had to bettering his community.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE EISTORY:
New bill.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately.
STATE OF NEW YORK
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10104--A
IN ASSEMBLY
May 3, 2024
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Introduced by M. of A. CUNNINGHAM -- read once and referred to the
Committee on Transportation -- committee discharged, bill amended,
ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of
the state highway system as the "Dr. John Flateau Memorial Highway"
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-p to
2 read as follows:
3 § 344-p. Portion of the state highway system to be designated as the
4 "Dr. John Flateau Memorial Highway". All that portion of the state high-
5 way system constituting state route twenty-seven, between Flatbush
6 Avenue and Albany Avenue in the neighborhood of East Flatbush, county of
7 Kings, shall be designated and known as the "Dr. John Flateau Memorial
8 Highway".
9 § 2. The commissioner of transportation shall provide for the instal-
10 lation and maintenance of adequate signing of the state highway system
11 as designated pursuant to section one of this act. However, to avoid
12 confusion and to limit any possible disruption of commerce, the desig-
13 nation called for pursuant to section one of this act shall be one of
14 ceremonial nature and the official name of such highway shall not be
15 changed as a result of this act.
16 § 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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