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RCS 128

Para designar la Carretera Estatal PR- 301 dentro de la jurisdicción del Municipio de Cabo Rojo, con el nombre de Perza Rodríguez Quiñonez, en honor a su destacada trayectoria de servicio público como exalcaldesa del Municipio de Cabo Rojo, destacando su liderato, su compromiso con el desarrollo integral de su pueblo y su legado histórico como la primera mujer negra en ocupar dicho cargo; autorizar la instalación de los rótulos; ordenar el pareo de fondos; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico designates Highway PR-301 in Cabo Rojo after former mayor Perza Rodríguez Quiñonez, the first Black woman to hold the office, authorizing commemorative signage and funding allocation.

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Bill Summary · RCS 128

Legislative bill overview

Bill RCS 128 designates State Highway PR-301 in Cabo Rojo municipality as "Carretera Perza Rodríguez Quiñonez" to honor the former mayor's legacy. The bill authorizes installation of commemorative signage and appropriates funds for implementation.

Why is this important

Naming public infrastructure after historical figures serves to officially recognize their contributions to community development and can increase visibility of underrepresented leaders in public memory. This designation specifically honors the first Black woman to serve as mayor of Cabo Rojo, marking a significant milestone in the municipality's political history.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: The bill requires fund matching ("pareo de fondos"), which may compete with other municipal infrastructure priorities during budget constraints
  • Naming precedent: Establishing criteria for which officials qualify for highway designations could lead to future requests and questions about equity in who gets honored
  • Implementation timeline: No specific deadline is mentioned for sign installation, which could delay the recognition or leave projects incomplete

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

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