BILL NUMBER: S7607C
SPONSOR: BORRELLO
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to dedicating a portion of
the state highway system to Lt. Gary A. Scott
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
This bill will designate a portion of the state highway system to "Lt.
Gary A. Scott Memorial Highway"
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: A portion of the state highway system shall be dedicated to
"Lt. Gary A. Scott". The dedication will constitute state route 19
between Lake Street Road and Lake Street in the town of LeRoy, County of
Genesee.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Gary Scott, a native of LeRoy, New York, made the selfless decision to
enlist in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He served with
distinction as a Second Lieutenant in A Company, 1st Battalion, 101st
Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles." His commitment to his fellow
soldiers and to his county was exemplified when, on March 29, 1968, he
made the ultimate sacrifice to save another soldier's life. Gary's brav-
ery earned him the Silver Star, which was presented posthumously to his
parents, and his memory has remained a source of pride and inspiration
for his family, his community, and the country.
Gary Scott was laid to rest with full military honors in the Riverside
Cemetery, Rochester, New York, and his legacy continues to live on. His
Syracuse University schoolmates established a scholarship in his name at
LeRoy Central School, and for over fifty years, the award has been
sustained by alumni of Syracuse University.
This designation would not only serve as a fitting tribute to Gary's
service and sacrifice, but it will also serve as a permanent reminder to
future generations of the extraordinary courage and selflessness of this
exceptional man.
The "Lt. Gary Scott Memorial Highway" will be an enduring symbol of the
deep connection between the LeRoy community, the Scott family, and
Gary's Syracuse HZU University brothers, and it will further solidify
the historical significance of this area in honoring his memory.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2025; New Bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately.