BILL NUMBER: S9444
SPONSOR: BYNOE
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to dedicating a portion of
the state highway system in the hamlet of Uniondale to Jomani "Jo-Jo"
Wright
 
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this bill is to designate a portion of the state highway
as "Jomani "Jo-Jo Wright Way".
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 of this bill shall amend the highway law by adding a new
section 345-e which reads as follows:
"Portion of the state highway system to be dedicated to Jomani "Jo-Jo"
Wright. All that portion of the state highway system constituting state
route one hundred two in the hamlet of Uniondale, county of Nassau,
beginning at the intersection of Uniondale Avenue and Front Street and
ending at the intersection of Chester Street and Front Street shall be
dedicated to Jomani "Jo-Jo" Wright."
Section 2 states that the commissioner of transportation shall provide
the installation and maintenance of the signage of the highway.
Section 3 provides the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The loss of Jomani "Jo-Jo" Wright was felt throughout the community. At
15 years old he was already a starting point guard for Uniondale High
School's varsity basketball team. His athletic capacity earned him a
spot on the varsity team when he was still in 8th grade. Jomani excelled
as a basketball star making him one of the top-rated players and was
awarded player of the year in Nassau County.
Jomani was not only a leader on the court, but he was also a scholarly
student. He retained a position on the honor roll while averaging 19
points per game as well. An incredible athlete and student who the
community repeatedly referred to as an inspiration.
The stretch of road to be named in Jomani's honor begins at the inter-
section of Uniondale Avenue and Front Street and ends.at the inter-
section of Chester Street and Front Street Jomani's hometown. By naming
this roadway in his honor it will forever memorialize his life.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.