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ACR-96 Bruce T. Hinman Memorial Freeway Interchange.(1995-1996)

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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 96
CHAPTER 77

Relative to the Bruce T. Hinman Memorial Freeway Interchange.

[ Filed with Secretary of State  September 11, 1996. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


ACR 96, Katz. Bruce T. Hinman Memorial Freeway Interchange.
This measure would designate the freeway interchange between the Hollywood Freeway and the Ventura Freeway in the County of Los Angeles the Bruce T. Hinman Memorial Freeway Interchange.
The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate plaques and markers showing this special designation, clearly displaying the star of the Department of the California Highway Patrol and identifying Officer Hinman, and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect appropriate plaques and markers.
WHEREAS, California Highway Patrol Officer Bruce T. Hinman, a veteran officer of over nine years, was killed in the line of duty while assisting three young persons whose car had broken down at the freeway interchange between the Hollywood Freeway and the Ventura Freeway on the evening of September 26, 1995; and
WHEREAS, Officer Hinman was struck by a drunk driver who was subsequently charged and prosecuted for the officer’s death; and
WHEREAS, Officer Hinman sacrificed his life in an attempt to wave off the oncoming drunk driver and save the lives of the three young people he was assisting; and
WHEREAS, Officer Bruce Thomas Hinman began his career with the Department of the California Highway Patrol on August 18, 1986, and was assigned to the West Valley Area of Los Angeles County on January 8, 1987, where he spent his entire career riding a California Highway Patrol motorcycle while providing for the safety and assistance of motorists using the streets and highways of this state; and
WHEREAS, Officer Hinman was held in high esteem by his wife, three sons, parents, colleagues, and other individuals fortunate enough to know him; and
WHEREAS, This tribute serves as a solemn reminder of the inherent dangers faced by the men and women of law enforcement on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting, therefore, that this particular freeway interchange be dedicated to the memory of this officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in his service to the people of the State of California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the freeway interchange between the Hollywood Freeway and the Ventura Freeway in the County of Los Angeles is hereby officially designated the Bruce T. Hinman Memorial Freeway Interchange; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate plaques and markers, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing the special designation, clearly displaying the star of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, and identifying California Highway Patrol Officer Bruce T. Hinman and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those plaques and markers; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit a copy of this resolution to the Director of Transportation.