BILL ANALYSIS
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CONSENT
Bill No: SCR 54
Author: Cogdill (R), et al
Amended: 4/21/10
Vote: 21
SENATE TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING COMMITTEE : 8-0, 4/6/10
AYES: Lowenthal, Huff, Ashburn, DeSaulnier, Kehoe,
Oropeza, Pavley, Simitian
NO VOTE RECORDED: Harman
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE : Senate Rule 28.8
SUBJECT : Kirk Lindsey Memorial Highway
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution dedicates State Route 108 from
Five Points (the intersection of J Street, Needham Street,
Downey Avenue, McHenry Avenue, and 17th Street) in Modesto
to Riverbank as the "Kirk Lindsey Memorial Highway". This
resolution further requests the Department of
Transportation to erect appropriate signs upon receiving
donations from non-state sources to cover the costs.
ANALYSIS : Kirk Lindsey was president of a Stanislaus
agricultural trucking firm since 1971 and active in several
business related groups, including the California Trucking
Association, the California Chamber of Commerce, and the
Modesto Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Lindsey's vision of the
relationship between business and the local economy
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extended beyond trade groups. He was active with the
Stanislaus Economic Development and Workforce Alliance, the
Stanislaus Partners in Education, the California Workforce
Investment Board, and the California Partnership for the
San Joaquin Valley. Throughout his business and community
life, he made time to coach Beyer High School swimming and
water polo teams for the past 20 years, a commitment that
friends said he valued even more than his work in business
and government. As a member of the California
Transportation Commission (CTC), Mr. Lindsey successfully
balanced his interest in advocating the needs of the San
Joaquin Valley and other rural communities with the
statewide responsibilities of the CTC.
Mr. Lindsey was appointed to the CTC by Governor Gray Davis
in 2000, and reappointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
in 2004. In addition, Governor Schwarzenegger appointed
him to the California High-Speed Rail Authority. He also
served in United States Army for three years as a first
lieutenant from 1969 to 1971.
Mr. Lindsey's indomitable spirit, forthright and honest
demeanor, and fine personal example were an inspiration to
all those who knew him. He is survived by his wife, four
children, and one grandson. Mr. Lindsey died of cancer in
June 2009.
By naming this segment of State Route 108 in honor of Kirk
Lindsey, this resolution seeks to memorialize the life of
Mr. Lindsey, who spent his adult life in Stanislaus County
as a family man, business owner, an activist in civic
affairs, and a two-term member of the CTC.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: Yes
SUPPORT : (Verified 5/4/10)
California Transportation Commission
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
Orange County Business Council
Supervisor Jeff Grover, Stanislaus County
JJA:mw 5/4/10 Senate Floor Analyses
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SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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