This measure would designate the interchange at State Routes 43 and 198 in the County of Kings as the CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange. The measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost for appropriate signs, including the star of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate the interchange at State Routes 43 and 198 in the County of Kings as the CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange. The measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost for appropriate signs, including the star of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate the interchange at State Routes 43 and 198 in the County of Kings as the CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange. The measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost for appropriate signs, including the star of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

WHEREAS, Keith Melvin Giles was born on July 21, 1940, to Melvin and Thelma Giles, in Tulare, California; and

WHEREAS, Keith Giles had three siblings: Gary, who was Keiths twin brother, Linda, and Greg; and

WHEREAS, Keith Giles graduated from Corcoran High School in 1957, graduated from the College of the Sequoias shortly thereafter, and also attended Fresno State College; and

WHEREAS, Keith Giles proudly served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965 and achieved the rank of corporal; and

WHEREAS, Keith Giles married his best friend, Wilma, on March 7, 1964, and had three wonderful children: Karen, born March 5, 1967, Kelly, born October 20, 1969, and Darren, born November 5, 1973; and

WHEREAS, Prior to becoming a California Highway Patrol officer, Keith Giles worked as a farmer and was actively involved in the community; and

WHEREAS, Officer Giles graduated from the California Highway Patrol Academy on May 28, 1970, with CTC I-70 and, upon graduation, he was assigned to the Santa Fe Springs Area where he proudly served for approximately four years; and

WHEREAS, Officer Giles, badge number 7403, was killed in the line of duty on August 25, 1974, while making a traffic stop shortly after 2:00 a.m. He was standing on the left side of the stopped vehicle when a passing car drifted over the edge of the roadway and struck him, killing him almost instantly. The errant driver apparently dozed off and may have been under the influence of alcohol; and

WHEREAS, Officer Giles was a hardworking, dedicated officer who loved his job and enjoyed the people he worked with. He was known for his devotion to his family and his love of law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, Officer Giles was admired for his hard work in the Corcoran farming community; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of Officer Giles great contributions and sacrifice in serving the California Highway Patrol and the citizens of California, it would be fitting to designate the interchange at State Routes 43 and 198 in the County of Kings in his honor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designate the interchange at State Routes 43 and 198 in the County of Kings as the CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, including the star of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing these special designations, and upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Keith Melvin Giles was born on July 21, 1940, to Melvin and Thelma Giles, in Tulare, California; and

WHEREAS, Keith Giles had three siblings: Gary, who was Keiths twin brother, Linda, and Greg; and

WHEREAS, Keith Giles graduated from Corcoran High School in 1957, graduated from the College of the Sequoias shortly thereafter, and also attended Fresno State College; and

WHEREAS, Keith Giles proudly served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965 and achieved the rank of corporal; and

WHEREAS, Keith Giles married his best friend, Wilma, on March 7, 1964, and had three wonderful children: Karen, born March 5, 1967, Kelly, born October 20, 1969, and Darren, born November 5, 1973; and

WHEREAS, Prior to becoming a California Highway Patrol officer, Keith Giles worked as a farmer and was actively involved in the community; and

WHEREAS, Officer Giles graduated from the California Highway Patrol Academy on May 28, 1970, with CTC I-70 and, upon graduation, he was assigned to the Santa Fe Springs Area where he proudly served for approximately four years; and

WHEREAS, Officer Giles, badge number 7403, was killed in the line of duty on August 25, 1974, while making a traffic stop shortly after 2:00 a.m. He was standing on the left side of the stopped vehicle when a passing car drifted over the edge of the roadway and struck him, killing him almost instantly. The errant driver apparently dozed off and may have been under the influence of alcohol; and

WHEREAS, Officer Giles was a hardworking, dedicated officer who loved his job and enjoyed the people he worked with. He was known for his devotion to his family and his love of law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, Officer Giles was admired for his hard work in the Corcoran farming community; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of Officer Giles great contributions and sacrifice in serving the California Highway Patrol and the citizens of California, it would be fitting to designate the interchange at State Routes 43 and 198 in the County of Kings in his honor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designate the interchange at State Routes 43 and 198 in the County of Kings as the CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, including the star of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing these special designations, and upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Keith Melvin Giles was born on July 21, 1940, to Melvin and Thelma Giles, in Tulare, California; and

WHEREAS, Keith Giles had three siblings: Gary, who was Keiths twin brother, Linda, and Greg; and

WHEREAS, Keith Giles graduated from Corcoran High School in 1957, graduated from the College of the Sequoias shortly thereafter, and also attended Fresno State College; and

WHEREAS, Keith Giles proudly served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965 and achieved the rank of corporal; and

WHEREAS, Keith Giles married his best friend, Wilma, on March 7, 1964, and had three wonderful children: Karen, born March 5, 1967, Kelly, born October 20, 1969, and Darren, born November 5, 1973; and

WHEREAS, Prior to becoming a California Highway Patrol officer, Keith Giles worked as a farmer and was actively involved in the community; and

WHEREAS, Officer Giles graduated from the California Highway Patrol Academy on May 28, 1970, with CTC I-70 and, upon graduation, he was assigned to the Santa Fe Springs Area where he proudly served for approximately four years; and

WHEREAS, Officer Giles, badge number 7403, was killed in the line of duty on August 25, 1974, while making a traffic stop shortly after 2:00 a.m. He was standing on the left side of the stopped vehicle when a passing car drifted over the edge of the roadway and struck him, killing him almost instantly. The errant driver apparently dozed off and may have been under the influence of alcohol; and

WHEREAS, Officer Giles was a hardworking, dedicated officer who loved his job and enjoyed the people he worked with. He was known for his devotion to his family and his love of law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, Officer Giles was admired for his hard work in the Corcoran farming community; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of Officer Giles great contributions and sacrifice in serving the California Highway Patrol and the citizens of California, it would be fitting to designate the interchange at State Routes 43 and 198 in the County of Kings in his honor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designate the interchange at State Routes 43 and 198 in the County of Kings as the CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, including the star of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing these special designations, and upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING

Senator Jim Beall, Chair

2015 - 2016 Regular

Bill No: Hearing Date: 6/28/2016

SUBJECT:

DIGEST: This resolution designates the interchange at State Routes 43 and 198 in the County of Kings as the CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange.

ANALYSIS:

Existing law:

The committee has adopted a policy regarding the naming of state highways or structures. Under the policy, the committee will consider only those resolutions that meet all of the following criteria:

1. The person being honored must have provided extraordinary public service or some exemplary contribution to the public good and have a connection to the community where the highway or structure is located.
2. The person being honored must be deceased.
3. The naming must be done without cost to the state. Costs for signs and plaques must be paid by local or private sources.
4. The author or co-author of the resolution must represent the district in which the facility is located, and the resolution must identify the specific highway segment or structure being named.
5. The segment of highway being named must not exceed five miles in length.
6. The proposed designation must reflect a community consensus and be without local opposition.
7. The proposed designation may not supersede an existing designation unless the sponsor can document that a good faith effort has uncovered no opposition to rescinding the prior designation.

This resolution designates the interchange at State Routes 43 and 198 in the County of Kings as the CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange. It also requests that the Department of Transportation determine the cost of appropriate signage and, upon receipt of donations from non-state sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

COMMENTS:

1. Purpose. This resolution is intended to honor the life and service of Keith M. Giles.
2. Background. Keith Melvin Giles was born on July 21, 1940 in Tulare, California. He graduated from Corcoran High School and the College of the Sequoias. Mr. Giles served in the United States Army, achieving the rank of corporal. Mr. Giles graduated from the California Highway Patrol Academy on May 28, 1970. Upon graduation, he was assigned to the Santa Fe Springs Area. On August 25, 1974, Officer Giles was killed in the line of duty. While making a traffic stop and standing next to the stopped vehicle, another vehicle drifted over the edge of the roadway, striking and killing Officer Giles. Officer Giles is survived by his wife and three children.

Assembly Votes:

Floor: 77-0

Appr: 20-0

Trans: 15-0

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No

POSITIONS: (Communicated to the committee before noon on Wednesday,

June 22, 2016.)

SUPPORT:

Peace Officers Research Association of California

OPPOSITION:

None recieved

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 CONSENT  

Bill No: ACR 159

Author:

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Vote: 21

SENATE TRANS. & HOUSING COMMITTEE: 10-0, 6/28/16

AYES: Beall, Cannella, Allen, Bates, Gaines, Leyva, McGuire, Mendoza, Roth, Wieckowski

NO VOTE RECORDED: Galgiani

SENATE APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 77-0, 5/16/16 (Consent) - See last page for vote

SUBJECT:

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST: This resolution designates the interchange at State Routes 43 and 198 in the County of Kings as the CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange.

ANALYSIS: This resolution designates the interchange at State Routes 43 and 198 in the County of Kings as the CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange. It also requests the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signage and, upon receipt of donations from non-state sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

Comments

1. Purpose. This resolution is intended to honor the life and service of Keith M. Giles.
2. Background. Keith Melvin Giles was born on July 21, 1940, in Tulare, California. He graduated from Corcoran High School and the College of the Sequoias. Mr. Giles served in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of corporal. Mr. Giles graduated from the California Highway Patrol Academy on May 28, 1970. Upon graduation, he was assigned to the Santa Fe Springs area. On August 25, 1974, Officer Giles was killed in the line of duty. While making a traffic stop and standing next to the stopped vehicle, another vehicle drifted over the edge of the roadway, striking and killing Officer Giles. Officer Giles is survived by his wife and three children.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/1/16)

California Association of Highway Patrolmen

Peace Officers Research Association of California

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/1/16)

None received

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 77-0, 5/16/16

AYES: Achadjian, Alejo, Arambula, Atkins, Baker, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Brough, Brown, Burke, Calderon, Campos, Chang, Chau, Chávez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Beth Gaines, Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray, Grove, Hadley, Harper, Roger Hernández, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Jones-Sawyer, Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Olsen, Patterson, Quirk, Ridley-Thomas, Rodriguez, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldron, Weber, Wilk, Williams, Wood, Rendon

NO VOTE RECORDED: Travis Allen, Dababneh, Nazarian

Prepared by:

8/3/16 19:45:05

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Date of Hearing: May 11, 2016

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Lorena Gonzalez, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 159

Author:(Salas) – As Introduced Ver:March 29, 2016

Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: No

SUMMARY:

This measure designates, as the "CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange," the interchange of State Routes 43 and 198 in Kings County.

FISCAL EFFECT:

Minor State Highway Account costs to Caltrans to make and erect appropriate signs; these costs are fully covered by donations.

COMMENTS:

Purpose. This measure honors Officer Giles, a four-year veteran of the CHP, who was struck by another vehicle while making a traffic stop and killed in the line of duty on August 25, 1974.

Analysis Prepared by: Chuck Nicol / APPR. / (916) 319-2081

Date of Hearing: April 18, 2016

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Jim Frazier, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 159 (

Author:Salas) – As Introduced Ver:March 29, 2016

SUBJECT: CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange

SUMMARY: Designates the interchange at State Route (SR) 43 and SR 198 in the County of Kings as the “CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange.” Specifically, this resolution:

1. Recounts the life and career of California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer Keith M. Giles, who lost his life in the line of duty.
2. Designates the interchange at SR 43 and SR 198 in the County of Kings as the “CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange.”
3. Requests that the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) determine the costs of erecting appropriate signs, including the star of the CHP, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing the special designation, and upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.

EXISTING LAW: Assigns Caltrans the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways including the installation and maintenance of highway signs.

FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown, but the measure requests that Caltrans only erect the appropriate signage upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering the cost.

COMMENTS: The author seeks to honor CHP Officer Keith M. Giles, who was born in Tulare and graduated from Corcoran High-School in Kings County. Officer Giles served in the United States Army in the early 1960’s and achieved the rank of corporal. Prior to joining the CHP, Officer Giles was a farmer and was actively involved in the community. Officer Giles joined the CHP in 1970 and was assigned to the Santa Fe Springs area, where he served for four years. Officer Giles was killed in the line of duty on August 25, 1974, while making a traffic stop shortly after 2:00 a.m. He was standing on the left side of the stopped vehicle when a passing car struck him, killing him almost instantly. Officer Giles was known for his devotion to his family, his love of law enforcement. Officer Giles left behind three siblings, including his twin brother. This resolution in his honor acknowledges him as a hardworking, dedicated officer who loved his job.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

California Association of Highway Patrolmen (Sponsor)

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Melissa White / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093