Assemblywoman Jenne: Assembly passes legislation to name Trooper Joel Davis Memorial Bridge in Philadelphia

Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne, D-Theresa, announced the state Assembly approved legislation (A.11054) Wednesday to rename a bridge on Route 11 after New York State Trooper Joel R. Davis, who was shot and killed last summer in the line of duty.

The bridge over the Indian River in Philadelphia will be renamed the “New York State Trooper Joel R. Davis Memorial Bridge” and join other memorials planned in the village.

The bill was sponsored in the Assembly by Assemblywoman Jenne and by state Sen. Patricia A. Patty Ritchie, R-Heuvelton, in the Senate. The legislation has also passed the state Senate.

The legislation will now be sent to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his approval.