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CONSENT
Bill No: SCR 113
Author: Evans (D), et al.
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
SENATE TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING COMMITTEE : 11-0, 5/6/14
AYES: DeSaulnier, Gaines, Beall, Cannella, Galgiani, Hueso,
Lara, Liu, Pavley, Roth, Wyland
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE : Senate Rule 28.8
SUBJECT : Bicyclist John Mello Memorial Bridge
SOURCE : County of Humboldt
DIGEST : This resolution designates the bridges over the Mad
River on State Route (SR) 101 in Humboldt County as the
Bicyclist John Mello Memorial Bridge.
ANALYSIS : The author introduced this resolution to
memorialize the tragic death of John Mello in a bicycle accident
on SR 101 north of Trinidad. On February 23, 2013, Mr. Mello
was pursuing one of his many interests, long-distance bicycling,
when he was fatally struck by a county-owned truck that made an
unsafe turn. Mr. Mello was an enthusiastic cyclist known for
his careful adherence to the rules of the road. Mr. Mello was
also a skilled heavy equipment mechanic and known for his
integrity, knowledge, loyalty, humor, compassion,
thoughtfulness, and unselfish generosity.
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This resolution designates the bridges in each direction over
the Mad River on
SR 101 in Humboldt County as the Bicyclist John Mello Memorial
Bridge. This 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
SUPPORT : (Verified 5/20/14)
County of Humboldt (source)
JA:k 5/20/14 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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