BILL NUMBER: S5937B
SPONSOR: OBERACKER
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of
the state highway system as the "SP4 Herman Emil Anders, Jr. Memorial
Bridge"
 
PURPOSE:
Designates a portion of the state highway system as the SP4 Herman Emil
Anders, Jr. Memorial Bridge"
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. The highway law is amended by adding a new section 344-p to
read: Portion of the state highway system to be designated as the "SP4
Herman Emil Anders, Jr. Memorial Bridge". All that portion of the state
highway system constituting the bridge on state route 79, crossing over
the Chenango river and connecting the town of Greene, county of Chenan-
go, with the town of Fenton, county of Broome, shall be designated and
known as the "SP4 Herman Emil Anders, Jr. Memorial Bridge". Section 2.
Requires the Commissioner of Transportation to provide for the installa-
tion and maintenance of the signage for the bridge renaming. The renam-
ing of this bridge shall be ceremonial in nature, and therefore the
official name of such bridge will not be changed as a result of this
act. Section 3. Effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
On December 30, 1965 Herman Emil Anders, Jr. joined the US Army as an
SP4 assigned to the A Company, 3rd Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry
where he received numerous medals such as the Bronze Star, Purple Heart,
National Defense, Military Merit, Gallantry Cross with Palm. He earned
the medals for his heroism in connection with military operations serv-
ing as part of the Artillery Battery of the 4th Infantry Division
against a hostile force. While in Vietnam, SP4 Anders distinguished
himself as serving as a Team Leader on a combat operation. There, he
exposed himself to highly accurate small arms attack and rocket fire to
point out enemy targets while directing his unit to withdraw to the
secondary position. SP4 Anders engaged several enemy soldiers before
being overwhelmed by enemy forces. SP4 Anders displayed bravery and
devotion to duty while keeping with the highest traditions of military
service. At the request of the Town of Greene, that a portion of the
state highway system be known as the "SP4 Herman Emil Anders, Jr. Memo-
rial Bridge" in honor of his heroism and sacrifice for our Country.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
To be determined
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately