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HB 3378

Designates "Firefighter Paramedic Graham J Hoffman Memorial Highway" in Platte County

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Woods

Missouri HB 3378 names a Platte County highway after deceased firefighter-paramedic Graham J Hoffman as a permanent community memorial.

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Bill Summary · HB 3378

Legislative bill overview

HB 3378 designates a highway segment in Platte County, Missouri as the "Firefighter Paramedic Graham J Hoffman Memorial Highway" in honor of a deceased firefighter-paramedic. The bill is a commemorative measure that officially names the roadway after this individual.

Why is this important

Highway designations serve as public memorials recognizing individuals who made significant contributions to their communities, in this case through emergency services work. Such designations preserve community memory and can honor service members who died in the line of duty or after distinguished careers.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and practical considerations: Questions may arise about maintenance responsibilities, signage costs, and whether resources are better allocated elsewhere during fiscal constraints
  • Selection criteria: No publicly available information indicates what specific criteria qualified this individual for highway designation, raising potential concerns about consistency and fairness in memorial honors
  • Limited transparency: The bill summary provides minimal detail about Graham J Hoffman's service record, circumstances, or community impact that justified the designation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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