BILL NUMBER: S7602
SPONSOR: WALCZYK
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of
the state highway system as the "Fort de la Presentation Memorial High-
way"
 
PURPOSE:
This bill renames a portion of State Route 68 as "Fort de la Presenta-
tion Memorial Highway".
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: Adds section 345-d to designate the portion of State Route 68
(SR-68) beginning at the intersection of Albany Avenue and SR-68 and
ending at the intersection of Commerce Street and SR-68 as the "Fort de
Ia Presentation Memorial Highway".
Section 2: Provides for appropriate signage on State Route 68 and clari-
fies that the renaming is ceremonial in nature.
Section 3: Sets the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Fort de la Presentation is an integral part of the history for the city
of Ogdensberg and St. Lawrence County. Originally settled as a French
mission in 1748, it would become a French fort during the French and
Indian War. During the War of 1812, it would be used by American Forces
to guard the frontier. Because of the fort's historical significance,
the City of Ogdensburg believes it is fitting to rename a portion of
State Route 68 as "Fort de Ia Presentation Memorial Highway."
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Minimal costs for sign installation.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately