BILL NUMBER: SCR 100	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Senator Cox

                        APRIL 12, 2010

   Relative to transportation.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SCR 100, as introduced, Cox. CHP Officer Douglas "Scott" Russell
Memorial Freeway.
   This measure would designate a portion of State Route 50 in the
community of Shingle Springs in El Dorado County as the California
Highway Patrol Officer Douglas "Scott" Russell Memorial Freeway. The
measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine
the cost for appropriate signs showing this designation and, upon
receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to
erect those signs.
   Fiscal committee: yes.



   WHEREAS, Douglas "Scott" Russell was born on September 18, 1960,
in Castro Valley. He graduated from Amador High School in 1978, where
he played offensive tackle on the football team, saxophone in the
school band, and clarinet in the marching band, and he later attended
Chabot College for two years before joining the California Highway
Patrol (CHP) Academy; and
   WHEREAS, After graduation from the academy in October of 1985,
Officer Russell, CHP badge number 11619, served four years in
Hayward. Officer Russell later had assignments in the Bridgeport area
and the Investigative Services Section, where he was selected to
serve on the Campaign Against Marijuana Program. In June of 2000,
Officer Russell was assigned to the Placerville area; and
   WHEREAS, Officer Russell was married to the love of his life, Lynn
McCourtney, in April of 1997. They enjoyed dining out with friends,
spending time in their backyard oasis, and entertaining during the
Christmas holidays. In 2007 Lynn was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Officer Russell went into battle alongside his wife. He was a
wonderful caregiver and even shaved his head in show of support when
his wife was undergoing chemotherapy; and
   WHEREAS, Officer Russell was admired for his keen investigative
skills, strong work ethic, enchanting sense of humor, impressive
athletic ability, stunning professionalism, and heartfelt concern for
the safety and well being of others. Officer Russell was well
respected by his fellow officers and supervisors, which earned him
Officer of the Year in 2003. In his spare time, Officer Russell was
an avid golfer and forged many life-long friendships while on the
golf course; and
   WHEREAS, On July 31, 2007, Officer Russell was tragically struck
by a fleeing suspect's vehicle as he deployed a spike strip to end a
pursuit on eastbound State Route 50 in the community of Shingle
Springs in El Dorado County; and
   WHEREAS, Officer Russell is survived by his wife, Lynn M. Russell,
as well as his mother Betty Elliot, sister, Heidi Kaye, nephew Scott
Kaye, and nieces Danielle and Dawn Kaye; and
   WHEREAS, Officer Russell served as an important and invaluable
member of the California Highway Patrol for over 22 years and made
the ultimate sacrifice of giving his life in the line of duty; and
   WHEREAS, Officer Russell will always be admired for his hard work
and dedication to the CHP and the citizens of California. Officer
Russell was an outstanding man and will never be forgotten; and
   WHEREAS, In recognition of Officer Russell's ultimate sacrifice
for the residents of this state, it is appropriate to dedicate a
portion of State Route 50, commonly known as U.S. 50, in El Dorado
County in his memory; now, therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly
thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates a portion
of State Route 50, in the vicinity of eastbound Post-mile 08.533 and
westbound Post-mile 08.598 in the community of Shingle Springs in El
Dorado County, as the CHP Officer Douglas "Scott" Russell Memorial
Freeway; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to
determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent
with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing
this special designation, and upon receiving donations from nonstate
sources covering the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this
resolution to the Director of Transportation, and to the author for
appropriate distribution.