Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to the Lemcke Brothers Military Service

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Ortt

Ceremonially dedicates a 2.3-mile segment of Monroe County’s Parma Center Road (SR 18) to the Lemcke Brothers Military Service, without changing the highway’s official name.

AMENDED ON THIRD READING 9061A

Summary of Bill S. 9061-A (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose and intent

Establishes a ceremonial dedication of a specific portion of the state highway system to honor the Lemcke Brothers Military Service.

The dedication is strictly ceremonial; the official highway name remains unchanged to avoid disruption to commerce and avoid modifying the official designation.

Key provisions

Section 344-s: Creation of a new dedicated segment

The state highway portion to be dedicated: State Route 18, known as Parma Center Road, in the Town of Parma, Monroe County.
The designated segment runs from its intersection with State Routes 18 and 261 (Manitou Road) to its intersection with State Route 259 (Hilton-Parma Corners Road).
The segment is to be dedicated to the Lemcke Brothers Military Service.

Section 344-s (signage and ceremonial designation)

The Commissioner of Transportation must provide for installation and maintenance of adequate signing acknowledging the dedication.
The signage must state: “Highway Dedicated to The Lemcke Brothers Military Service.”
The dedication is to be ceremonial in nature; the official name of the highway shall not be changed as a result of the act to prevent confusion and disruption to commerce.

Section 3: Effective date

The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who/what is affected

A specific portion of State Route 18 (Parma Center Road) in Monroe County is affected.

Local motorists and travelers along this segment will encounter ceremonial signage.

The Pontiac of ceremonial intent is to honor the Lemcke Brothers Military Service without altering official highway naming conventions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced in the Senate by Senator Ortt; co-sponsored by Rob Ortt.

Referenced to the Senate Committee on Transportation.

Legislative history notes multiple readings and amendments in 2026:

Referred to Transportation (Jan 28, 2026)
Amended on third reading (May 27, 2026)
Advanced to third reading (May 21, 2026)
Reports and further procedural steps completed in May 2026

Immediate effective date upon enactment (Section 3).

Notes on scope and impact

The measure is largely symbolic and ceremonial.

It preserves the current official state highway naming system to avoid potential disruption to commerce and navigation.

It provides guidance to the Department of Transportation for signage to reflect the dedication.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill to similar ceremonial dedications in New York or provide a brief impact assessment on local signage and commuter experience.