Bill
SB 1737
84(R) - 2015
Senate Transportation
Senate Transportation
Transportation & Infrastructure
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Author(s)
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Bill Caption
Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 83 in Hidalgo County as the World War II Veterans of the 349th Regiment of the 88th Infantry Division Memorial Highway.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
From the Author's statement of Intent:
The purpose of this legislation is to name a section of State Highway 83 in Hidalgo County as
the World War II Veterans of the 349th Regiment of the 88th Infantry Division Memorial
Highway. The men of the 349th Regiment of the 88th Infantry suffered over 2,400 casualties and
over 1,000 soldiers listed as missing in action in their triumphant efforts to liberate Rome, Italy,
for the allied forces in World War II.
Vote Recommendation Notes
We remain neutral on all legislation pertaining to road naming in memorial or honorarium as there is no connection between the legislation and our liberty principles.