This bill designates the bridge over Crosswicks Creek on Interstate Highway Route 295 North as the Benjamin Moore and the 693rd Sapper Company Memorial Highway, in honor of Army Specialist Benjamin G. Moore, who lost his life while serving in Afghanistan on January 12, 2011. The legislation highlights Mr. Moore's dedication to his community and country, noting his service as a fireman, emergency medical technician, and soldier with the 693rd Sapper Company. The bill aims to recognize his heroism and patriotism through this memorial designation.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that state or public funds will not be used for the production, purchase, or erection of signs bearing this designation. Instead, the Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to accept gifts, grants, or other financial assistance from private sources to cover these costs. This ensures that the memorial can be established without burdening public finances, while also allowing for collaboration with private entities to maintain the signs. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.