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                                 THIRD READING


          Bill No:  SCR 37
          Author:   Anderson (R)
          Amended:  5/24/11
          Vote:     21

           
           SENATE TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING COMMITTEE  :  9-0, 5/10/11
          AYES:  DeSaulnier, Gaines, Harman, Huff, Kehoe, Lowenthal, 
            Pavley, Rubio, Simitian

           SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE :  Senate Rule 28.8


           SUBJECT  :    Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas Memorial 
          Highway

           SOURCE  :     Author


           DIGEST  :    This resolution names a section of State Highway 
          Route 8 in San Diego County as the "Border Patrol Agent 
          Robert Rosas Memorial Highway."

           Senate Floor Analysis  of 5/24/11 clarify the road segment 
          being named in honor of Border Patrol agent Robert Rosas 
          Memorial Highway.

           ANALYSIS  :    Born and raised in El Centro, California, 
          Robert Rosas graduated from El Centro's Central Union High 
          School in 1997.  Entering law enforcement at age 21, he 
          worked for six years as a correctional officer at Centinela 
          State Prison.  In 2006, Mr. Rosas began his career with the 
          U.S. Border Patrol.  On July 23, 2009, Agent Rosas was 
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          following a group of suspicious individuals near Campos on 
          the U.S.-Mexico border.  He radioed for backup from other 
          agents.  When the responding agents arrived on the scene 
          they heard shots and a short while later found Agent Rosas, 
          who had been shot.  Agent Rosas died at the scene.  At his 
          memorial service, an event that drew thousands, he was 
          remembered as the "Mayor of El Centro" because of his 
          popularity in his home community.

          Agent Rosas died in the line of duty at age 30.  He is 
          survived by his wife, Rosalie, and their two children.

          This resolution designates State Highway Route 8 in San 
          Diego County from mile post R51 to mile post R55.80 as the 
          "U.S. Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas Memorial Highway."  
          The resolution further requests that the Department of 
          Transportation erect appropriate signs upon receiving 
          donations from non-state sources to cover the costs.  

          FISCAL EFFECT  :    Fiscal Com.:  Yes



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