LANCE CPL MICHAEL W. HANKS MEM. BRIDGE H.B. 4189:
SUMMARY OF HOUSE-PASSED BILL
IN COMMITTEE
House Bill 4189 (as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Jason Woolford
House Committee: Transportation and Infrastructure
Senate Committee: Veterans and Emergency Services
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to designate the bridge on South Grand Avenue over Highway I-96 in the Village of Fowlerville as the "LCpl Michael W. Hanks Memorial Bridge". A sign designating the location of the memorial bridge would have to be placed at the approach of the bridge on Highway I-96. The Department of Transportation would have to coordinate with the Livingston County Road Commission in placing an appropriate sign designating the location of the memorial bridge at each approach of the bridge on South Grand Avenue.
BACKGROUND
Lance Corporal Michael W. Hanks was born in Howell, MI on October 7, 1982. In the 2nd grade, he moved to Gregory, MI and attended Fowlerville Community Schools. He joined the Marine Corps on January 30, 2001. On June 18, 2004, after several other assignments, Lance Corporal Hanks was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II as a Fire Team Leader. Among other feats of bravery during his service, Lance Corporal Hanks rescued and carried an injured Marine to safety, saving that Marine's life. On November 17, 2004, Lance Corporal Hanks charged into a heavily-fortified enemy position and was mortally wounded in the ensuing firefight in Anbar Province, Iraq. Lance Corporal Hanks was posthumously awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart, among other medals, to commemorate his bravery and sacrifice.
Legislative Analyst: Alex Krabill
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
SAS\S2526\s4189sa This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. |