ENSIGN FRANCIS FLAHERTY MEM. HWY H.B. 4337:
SUMMARY OF BILL
REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE
House Bill 4337 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Angela Witwer
House Committee: Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure
Senate Committee: Veterans and Emergency Services
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to rename the portion of highway currently designated as the "Ensign Francis Flaherty Memorial Highway" to the "Ensign Francis Flaherty Medal of Honor Recipient Memorial Highway".
BRIEF RATIONALE
Francis Charles Flaherty was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism aboard the sinking USS Oklahoma in the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. As the ship capsized, Ensign Flaherty remained in a gun turret holding a flashlight to help others in the turret see and escape. He did not escape the ship and passed away. For his Medal of Honor and service to his country, it has been recommended that the highway mentioned above be renamed to the "Ensign Francis Flaherty Medal of Honor Recipient Memorial Highway".
Legislative Analyst: Alex Krabill
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 11-3-23 Fiscal Analyst: Bobby Canell
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.