Resolve, To Name the Bridge over the Kennebec River in the Town of Norridgewock the Corporal Eugene Cole 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 resolve names a bridge in honor of a law enforcement officer who was killed in the line of duty; and

Whereas,  it is important to the local community to honor the late Corporal Eugene Cole and to keep his memory alive through the naming of this bridge over the Kennebec River in the Town of Norridgewock and to honor his memory for all his contributions to the safety of Somerset County; 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. Bridge over the Kennebec River in Town of Norridgewock named. Resolved: That the Department of Transportation shall designate Bridge 2187 on Route 201A, which crosses the Kennebec River in the Town of Norridgewock, the Corporal Eugene Cole Memorial Bridge.

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

SUMMARY

This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 2187 on Route 201A, which crosses the Kennebec River in the Town of Norridgewock, the Corporal Eugene Cole Memorial Bridge.