Resolve, To Rename the Sibley Pond Bridge the William Harris Memorial Bridge

Emergency preamble. Whereas,  acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas,  this legislation renames the Sibley Pond Bridge after William Harris, whose life was dedicated to public service for both the State and his country; and

Whereas,  it is important that this legislation take effect immediately in order to timely honor the late William Harris; and

Whereas,  in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, be it

Sec. 1. Sibley Pond Bridge renamed. Resolved: That the Department of Transportation shall designate Bridge 2767 in the Town of Canaan and the Town of Pittsfield, currently known as the Sibley Pond Bridge, the William Harris Memorial Bridge.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.

SUMMARY

This resolve requires the Department of Transportation to rename the Sibley Pond Bridge in the Town of Canaan and the Town of Pittsfield the William Harris Memorial Bridge.