This bill honors Army Specialist Benjamin G. Moore, who lost his life while serving in Afghanistan on January 12, 2011. It designates the bridge over Crosswicks Creek on Interstate Highway Route 295 North, located in the Townships of Bordentown and Hamilton, as the "Benjamin Moore and the 693rd Sapper Company Memorial Highway." The bill emphasizes Mr. Moore's dedication to service, both as a soldier and as a community member, highlighting his numerous awards and contributions to emergency services in New Jersey.
The legislation mandates that the Commissioner of Transportation will oversee the designation and the erection of appropriate signage for the memorial highway. Importantly, it stipulates that no state or public funds will be used for the production or installation of these signs. Instead, the Commissioner is authorized to accept private donations and grants to cover the associated costs, ensuring that an agreement is in place with a responsible party before any work begins. The act is set to take effect immediately upon approval.