New Jersey S497 honors James Francisco and Walter Schmidt by designating a portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as the "James.
New Jersey S497 designates a portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as the "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway." The bill instructs the Commissioner of Transportation to erect signs bearing this designation. The act honors James Francisco, a Purple Heart recipient killed in action during the Vietnam War, and Walter Schmidt, who was killed in action in South Vietnam and awarded a Silver Star. The bill prohibits the use of public funds for the signs and allows the Commissioner to accept private donations for their production and maintenance.
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