Connecticut House Bill HB06020

Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/24/13
• Refer: 1/24/13

Caption

An Act Renaming A Bridge In West Haven In Honor Of Officer Robert Vincent Fumiatti.

Impact

If enacted, the bill will formally establish the new name of the West River bridge that connects Elm Street in West Haven with Kimberly Avenue in New Haven. The renaming is intended to ensure that Officer Fumiatti's memory is preserved and acknowledged by current and future generations. This law will lead to the installation of new signage and other municipal efforts to promote this change, thereby elevating the significance of the bridge beyond its function as a transportation conduit.

Summary

House Bill 6020 proposes to rename a bridge in West Haven, Connecticut, in honor of Officer Robert Vincent Fumiatti, a member of the New Haven Police Department who was injured and subsequently died in the line of duty. This act serves both as a tribute to the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers and a means of commemorating Officer Fumiatti's dedicated service to the community. Such honors often help to reinforce community ties and acknowledge the risks that police officers face while serving and protecting the public.

Contention

While there are generally few points of contention surrounding acts that honor fallen officers, discussions around the bill could include considerations of funding for the renaming process and the appropriateness of such commemorations in public spaces. Supporters of the bill may argue that it is a fitting and necessary recognition of the sacrifices made by police officers, while opponents might raise concerns about the financial implications or question the selection process for such honors.