SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 14

 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 5, 1996

 

 

By Senators LaROSSA and INVERSO

 

 

A Joint Resolution designating that portion of State Highway Route No. 129 in the City of Trenton, Mercer County, as the "Ernie Kovacs Memorial Highway."

 

Whereas, Ernest Edward "Ernie" Kovacs was born on January 23, 1919 in the City of Trenton of Hungarian ancestry and grew up in the Clinton Street area of that city; and

Whereas, Ernie Kovacs attended Trenton public schools and graduated from Trenton Central High School, having participated in theatrical events at that institution; and

Whereas, Ernie Kovacs gained fame as a humorist and comedian, appearing in radio and television shows as well as in movies throughout his career; and

Whereas, Mr. Kovacs is most noted for his activities as a comedian starring in his own television show in the 1950's; and

Whereas, Those who were privileged to watch Mr. Kovacs' show "live" in the "Golden Age of Television" will not soon forget the Nairobi Trio, Percy Dovetonsils and another notable creations of the antic and playful mind of Mr. Kovacs; and

Whereas, Ernie Kovacs' brand of humor was gentle in nature, relying on "sight gags" and the poking of mild fun at people, with no hint of rancor found in the "comedy clubs" of today; and

Whereas, Mr. Kovacs has been lauded for his endlessly curious intellect, love of experimentation, boundless imagination and subversive and surreal wit; and

Whereas, In tribute to the gentle and antic humor of this son of Trenton and in recognition of the tireless efforts of his wife, Eddythe (Edie) Adams, to perpetuate his memory, it is fitting and proper that State Highway Route 129 located in the City of Trenton, Mercer County, be designated in memory of Ernie Kovacs; now, therefore,

 

    Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

 

    1. The Commissioner of Transportation shall designate that portion of State Highway Route No. 129 in the City of Trenton, Mercer County, including the Market Street ramp entrance thereto, as the "Ernie Kovacs Memorial Highway."

 

    2. The Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to erect appropriate signs bearing that name.

 

    3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.

 

 

STATEMENT

 

    This joint resolution designates that portion of State Highway Route 129 located in the City of Trenton, Mercer County, as the "Ernie Kovacs Memorial Highway" in remembrance of the noted humorist and Trenton resident.

 

 

                             

Designates State Highway Route 129 in the City of Trenton as the "Ernie Kovacs Memorial Highway."