An Act designating New Jersey Route No. 23 as “Robert A. Roe Highway,” and making an appropriation.
Whereas, Congressman Robert A. Roe is widely recognized as a transportation expert who has played a leading role in promoting the growth and development of New Jersey’s bridges and infrastructure; and
Whereas, Congressman Roe has had a long and distinguished career in public service while holding positions at virtually every level of government, including mayor of Wayne Township, freeholder for Passaic County, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Conservation and Economic Development, and United States Representative for the 8th Congressional District of New Jersey; and
Whereas, Congressman Roe was elected to eleven successive Congresses, served as the dean of the New Jersey congressional delegation, and represented his constituents and the people of New Jersey in the nation’s capitol for over 23 consecutive years; and
Whereas, As the Chairman of the House Public Works and Transportation Committee and primary author of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991, his crowning achievement, Congressman Roe was responsible for delivering billions of transportation dollars to New Jersey; and
Whereas, Congressman Roe recognizes that investment in transportation enhances the overall quality of life for all New Jersey residents and is critical to the growth of New Jersey’s economy by improving its infrastructure, attracting businesses and development, and creating jobs; and
Whereas, It is fitting and proper for the Legislature of the State of New Jersey to honor Congressman Robert A. Roe for his many contributions to New Jersey and for his service to the people of this State by designating the entire length of New Jersey Route No. 23 as the “Robert A. Roe Highway”; now, therefore,
Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The Commissioner of Transportation shall designate the entire length of New Jersey Route No. 23 as the “Robert A. Roe Highway” and erect appropriate signs bearing this designation.
2. There is appropriated $2,500 from the General Fund to the Department of Transportation for the costs of erecting appropriate signs in accordance with section 1 of this act.
3. This act shall take effect immediately.
Approved January 3, 2008.