Dedicates the portion of state route 60 between Shumla Road and Lakeview Road in the town of Pomfret, county of Chautauqua, to Emmaline Wilcox.
The impact of this bill on state laws primarily revolves around the changes to the highway designation. While the bill does not alter any operational aspects of the highway or its regulatory framework, it introduces a ceremonial naming that will require the Department of Transportation to install and maintain proper signage. The act is effective immediately upon passage, signifying a swift acknowledgment of Wilcox within the state’s transportation documentation.
Bill S03588 proposes to dedicate a section of state route 60, located between Shumla Road and Lakeview Road in Pomfret, Chautauqua County, to Emmaline 'Emma' Wilcox. The bill's intent is to honor the contributions of Wilcox by naming this stretch of highway after her. It aims to provide formal recognition and celebrate her legacy through this dedication.
Despite the seemingly uncontroversial nature of the dedication, the bill includes a provision aimed at mitigating potential disruption to commerce. The dedication is characterized as ceremonial, emphasizing that the official naming of the highway will remain unchanged to avoid confusion among travelers and local businesses. This serves to clarify that while honors are bestowed posthumously, they do not interfere with the practicalities of transportation management in the area.