Buffalo Soldiers Madera County Trailhead.
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Current location
Transportation
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution aims to honor the legacy of Buffalo Soldiers, African American regiments of the U.S. Army, by designating a section of State Route 41 in Madera County as the ‘Buffalo Soldiers Madera County Trailhead.’ The resolution requests the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of signage and erect them if sufficient non-state donations are received. This recognition acknowledges their historical contributions to California’s infrastructure and westward expansion.
Key provisions
- Designates a portion of State Route 41 in Madera County as the ‘Buffalo Soldiers Madera County Trailhead.’
- Requests the Department of Transportation to assess the cost of signage.
- Authorizes the Department of Transportation to erect signage upon receiving donations.
- Recognizes the historical service of Buffalo Soldiers in California.
Who is affected
- County of Madera residents
- Visitors to the designated trail area
- The Department of Transportation
- Buffalo Soldiers descendants
- California residents
Notable changes
- This resolution establishes a specific designation for a section of State Route 41.
- It relies on non-state donations to fund signage, shifting some cost burden.
- It formally recognizes the historical contributions of Buffalo Soldiers.
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