Bill Text: CA ACR158 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: The CHP Officers Brian M. Law and Juan J. Gonzalez
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-09-11 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 176, Statutes of 2014. [ACR158 Detail]
Download: California-2013-ACR158-Chaptered.html
BILL NUMBER: ACR 158 CHAPTERED
BILL TEXT
RESOLUTION CHAPTER 176
FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
APPROVED BY GOVERNOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
ADOPTED IN SENATE AUGUST 27, 2014
ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY AUGUST 4, 2014
INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Perea
JUNE 5, 2014
Relative to the CHP Officers Brian M. Law and Juan J. Gonzalez
Memorial Highway.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 158, Perea. The CHP Officers Brian M. Law and Juan J. Gonzalez
Memorial Highway.
This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway
Route 99 from the Fresno/Tulare County Line to the Mountain View
Avenue Overcrossing in the County of Fresno as the CHP Officers Brian
M. Law and Juan J. Gonzalez Memorial Highway. The measure would also
request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of
appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon
receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to
erect those signs.
WHEREAS, Officer Brian Mitchio Law was born on July 2, 1979, in
Redwood City, California; and
WHEREAS, Officer Law was married to his best friend, Rebecca, whom
he met when they were in the United States Air Force, and they had
three wonderful children: Lauren, Brandon, and Samantha; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining the California Highway Patrol, Officer
Law served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States
Air Force; and
WHEREAS, Officer Law, badge number 18896, graduated from the
California Highway Patrol Academy in April 2008 with the Cadet
Training Class III-07 and, upon graduation, he was assigned to the
Oakland Area, where he served for approximately five years before
being transferred to the Fresno Area; and
WHEREAS, Officer Law was an avid sports fan and a "die-hard" San
Francisco 49ers fan, so much so that his youngest daughter's baby
shower was 49er-themed; and
WHEREAS, At the time of his death, Officer Law and his wife were
about to open a kickboxing studio for women in North Fresno--Fight
Girl Fitness--into which he had put his "heart and soul"; and
WHEREAS, Officer Law was a hard-working, dedicated officer who
loved his job and enjoyed the people he worked with. He was known for
being a loyal and devoted family man and a wonderful father and
husband. His greatest joys were his wife and children. In his spare
time, Officer Law loved taking his family out on his "pride and joy"
--his speed boat, and barbecuing and serving his delicious tri-tip;
and
WHEREAS, Officer Law is admired by all who knew him for his easy
going demeanor, his ability to make friends with everyone, and his
dedication to serving others; and
WHEREAS, Officer Juan Jaime Gonzalez was born on February 10,
1981, graduated from Fresno State University, and was a member of the
Nu Alpha Kappa fraternity; and
WHEREAS, Officer Gonzalez had dreams of becoming a California
Highway Patrol Officer since five years of age and, in 2008, that
dream came true; and
WHEREAS, Officer Gonzalez, badge number 18935, graduated from the
California Highway Patrol Academy in April of 2008 with the Cadet
Training Class III-07 and, upon graduation, he was assigned to the
San Jose Area, where he served for approximately two years before
being transferred to the Fresno Area; and
WHEREAS, Officer Gonzalez will always be remembered for his silly
jokes, his infectious "Scooby Doo" laugh, and his devotion to his
family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Officer Gonzalez is admired for his commitment to duty
and the citizens of California, and his faithfulness, honesty, and
integrity; and
WHEREAS, On February 17, 2014, the state suffered a tragic loss
when California Highway Patrol Officers Brian M. Law and Juan J.
Gonzalez were killed in a single vehicle crash while responding to an
accident, thereby making the ultimate sacrifice while performing
their sworn duty; and
WHEREAS, Officers Law and Gonzalez, who were classmates at the CHP
Academy and good friends, were riding in the same patrol car
responding to an accident, which had been incorrectly reported in the
opposite direction. Nearing the scene of the accident, the officers
swerved to avoid one of the pedestrians that had been involved in the
accident and struck a guardrail, which caused their vehicle to
overturn. Both officers suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced
dead at the scene; and
WHEREAS, Officer Law is survived by his mother, Judy, father,
Denis, wife, Rebecca, daughter, Samantha, son, Brandon, stepdaughter,
Lauren, and sister, Carol; and
WHEREAS, Officer Gonzalez is survived by his mother, Maria and
sister, Sandra; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the contributions, bravery, and
sacrifice of Officers Law and Gonzalez in serving the California
Highway Patrol and the citizens of California, it would be fitting to
designate a portion of State Highway Route 99, in the County of
Fresno, in their honor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the
portion of State Highway Route 99 from the Fresno/Tulare County Line
to the Mountain View Avenue Overcrossing in the County of Fresno as
the CHP Officers Brian M. Law and Juan J. Gonzalez Memorial Highway;
and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to
determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent
with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing
these special designations, and upon receiving donations from
nonstate sources covering the costs, to erect those signs; and be it
further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the Department of Transportation and to the author
for appropriate distribution.
