Senator Rath Announces Passage of First Bill

Albany, NY – Yesterday, May 25th, Senator Rath’s first bill passed the New York State Senate (S.6105).  The bill will designate state route 77 between Pembroke Town Park and the intersection of Indian Falls Road in the Town of Pembroke, County of Genesee, as the "Specialist Four Clarence 'C. Jay' Hall Memorial Highway.”

“I am extremely happy to announce the passage of my first bill.  I am immensely proud of this legislation, highlighting a local hero.  It is also fitting that this bill passes just days before Memorial Day.  Specialist Hall gave the ultimate sacrifice and to be able to honor him is very humbling,” said Senator Ed Rath.

Specialist Four Clarence "C. Jay" Hall served as a rifleman in the United States Army in Binh Duong, Vietnam.  He was mortally wounded on October 7, 1969 during an intense attack by enemy forces.  Specialist Hall earned the NYS Conspicuous Service Cross, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with One Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge and the Silver Star, which is the nation's third highest award for valor.  The Veteran’s Outreach Club and the Government classes of the Pembroke Jr. /Sr. High School requested this legislation.

The bill passed the Senate unanimously and is currently in the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means for consideration.