State Highway Named In Honor Of Delaware County Veterans

DAVENPORT, 11/10/14 – State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I – Oneonta)  and Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney (R/C/I – New Hartford) today joined members of Davenport VFW Post 487 to announce that a portion of New York State Highway 23 is being renamed in honor of United States servicemen and women.  The legislators and veterans unveiled a sign today commemorating the designation.

Anthony Moore with Davenport Memorial Post 487 contacted Senator Seward and requested that New York State Highway 23, through the Town of Davenport, be renamed to serve as a memorial to recently deceased members who served in Korea and fought in World War II, as well as the many veterans residing in the Town of Davenport.

Legislation (S.3765-A/A.5579-A) sponsored by Senator Seward and Assemblywoman Tenney renaming a portion of the highway as the “Davenport Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Highway” was approved unanimously and signed into law in 2013.

Senator James L. Seward said, “Every man and woman who dons a United States military uniform sacrifices for our nation, our freedoms, and our way of life.  It is essential that we pay tribute to these valiant service members for their indispensible contributions.  I am proud to have played a role in establishing this special highway designation that helps symbolize our appreciation for veterans here in Delaware County.”

Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney said, “"As a mother of an active duty Marine my understanding and commitment to our veterans comes straight from the heart. We often take for granted the sacrifices that our veterans have made to ensure that our freedoms are preserved. I am honored to join with Senator Seward to recognize those who courageously served all of us."

Anthony Moore said, “Senator Seward and Assemblywoman Tenney care deeply about our veterans as evidenced by the work they do for all who have served.  On behalf of the members of Davenport VFW Post 487, I offer them my thanks for their efforts which are greatly appreciated by veterans and their families.”

Signs can now be seen on New York State Highway 23 at both the eastern and western ends of the Town of Davenport. 

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