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ACR 137

Relative to the San Joaquin County Deputy Sheriff Dighton Little Memorial Highway.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Heath Flora and 1 co-sponsor

California ACR 137 designates a San Joaquin County highway as the Deputy Sheriff Dighton Little Memorial Highway to honor a fallen law enforcement officer.

In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
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Bill Summary · ACR 137

Legislative bill overview

ACR 137 is a concurrent resolution introduced in California that designates a highway in San Joaquin County as the "Deputy Sheriff Dighton Little Memorial Highway." The bill honors a fallen deputy sheriff through a symbolic naming of a state roadway. This is a commemorative measure rather than substantive legislation establishing new policy or programs.

Why is this important

Memorial highway designations serve to publicly honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement and other public servants who have died in the line of duty. Such measures can provide community recognition and closure for families while raising public awareness of the dangers faced by first responders. However, these designations have minimal fiscal impact and primarily carry symbolic value.

Potential points of contention

  • Selection criteria: Questions may arise about why this particular deputy was selected and whether consistent, transparent criteria exist for honoring fallen officers through highway designations
  • Maintenance of memorials: Concerns about long-term maintenance and upkeep of memorial signage, and who bears those costs
  • Precedent and equity: Potential disputes over whether similar honors have been or should be extended to other fallen San Joaquin County officers to ensure fairness and consistency

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

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