Bill Text: CA SCR113 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Amended
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Bill Title: Bicyclist John Mello Memorial Bridge.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-08-13 - Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 112, Statutes of 2014. [SCR113 Detail]
Download: California-2013-SCR113-Amended.html
Bill Title: Bicyclist John Mello Memorial Bridge.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-08-13 - Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 112, Statutes of 2014. [SCR113 Detail]
Download: California-2013-SCR113-Amended.html
BILL NUMBER: SCR 113 AMENDED BILL TEXT AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY JUNE 4, 2014 INTRODUCED BY Senator Evans (Coauthor: Assembly Member Chesbro) APRIL 21, 2014 Relative to the Bicyclist John Mello Memorial Bridge. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SCR 113, as amended, Evans. Bicyclist John Mello Memorial Bridge. This measure would designate each of the Mad River Bridges on State Highway Route101,101 in the County ofHumboldt,Humboldt as the Bicyclist John Mello Memorial Bridge. This 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 those costs, to erect those signs. Fiscal committee: yes. WHEREAS, John Mello was the kind of man that forms the backbone and fabric of a community. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and friend, who is survived by his brother, Joe, his sister, Lina, his daughter, Angie, his son Brian, and his grandchildren, Ryan, Justin, Ricky, Ariah, and Preston; and WHEREAS, John set a fine example for all in our state with his unselfish generosity and unconditional love, support, and friendship to his children and grandchildren; and WHEREAS, John set an example to everyone who knew him with his integrity, knowledge, loyalty, humor, compassion, work ethic, and athletic ability. His passions included cycling, hunting, and camping, but most of all his family; and WHEREAS, John would drop whatever he was doing to help a family member or friend in any way he could and was thoughtful, generous, and never more than a phone call away; and WHEREAS, John was a skilled heavy equipment mechanic whose life was tragically cut short while pursuing one of his many interests, long distance bicycling. He was fatally struck by a county-owned truck on Sunday, February 23, 2013, that, according to the report filed by the Department of the California Highway Patrol, made an unsafe turn and was the primary cause of the accident; and WHEREAS, John was an example to all cyclists, not only with his enthusiasm for the sport, but also for his careful adherence to the rules of the road. He was observed by law enforcement shortly before he was struck near Patrick's Point State Park as riding carefully and lawfully; and WHEREAS, The memory of John Mello serves as an inspiration to everyone that it is the little things in life that we do for each other that are often the most meaningful; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates each of the Mad River Bridges on State Highway Route 101, Bridge No.4-0025R (northbound) and Bridge 4-0025L (southbound),4-311 R/L, in the County ofHumboldt,Humboldt as the Bicyclist John Mello Memorial Bridge; and be it further Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriatesignssigns, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.