This measure would designate a portion of State Highway Route 91 in the County of Orange as the Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the costs, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate a portion of State Highway Route 91 in the County of Orange as the Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the costs, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate a portion of State Highway Route 91 in the County of Orange as the Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the costs, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate a portion of State Highway Route 91 in the County of Orange as the Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the costs, to erect those signs.

WHEREAS, Officer Jerry Scott Hatch was a police officer for the Fullerton Police Department; and

WHEREAS, On Sunday, June 29, 1975, while on his way to work, Officer Hatch stopped to assist a motorist with an engine fire on the Beach Boulevard off ramp of State Highway Route 91. As he was placing his fire extinguisher back in his trunk, Officer Hatch was struck from behind by a drunk driver. On June 30, 1975, Officer Hatch succumbed to his injuries; and

WHEREAS, Officer Hatch was the first Fullerton police officer to be killed in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, Fellow officers say that Officer Hatchs good samaritan act was typical for him; and

WHEREAS, Officer Hatch was described as an officer who always had a smile and who had received two citizen citations in the short six months he was on the force; and

WHEREAS, Officer Hatch left behind his parents, Paul and Dorothy Hatch, his wife, Ruth, and his daughter, Audrey, who was only two years of age at the time of his death; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate to memorialize the service and sacrifice of Officer Hatch by designating a portion of State Highway Route 91 in the County of Orange in his honor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 91 between State College Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue in the County of Orange as the Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation, and upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Officer Jerry Scott Hatch was a police officer for the Fullerton Police Department; and

WHEREAS, On Sunday, June 29, 1975, while on his way to work, Officer Hatch stopped to assist a motorist with an engine fire on the Beach Boulevard off ramp of State Highway Route 91. As he was placing his fire extinguisher back in his trunk, Officer Hatch was struck from behind by a drunk driver. On June 30, 1975, Officer Hatch succumbed to his injuries; and

WHEREAS, Officer Hatch was the first Fullerton police officer to be killed in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, Fellow officers say that Officer Hatchs good samaritan act was typical for him; and

WHEREAS, Officer Hatch was described as an officer who always had a smile and who had received two citizen citations in the short six months he was on the force; and

WHEREAS, Officer Hatch left behind his parents, Paul and Dorothy Hatch, his wife, Ruth, and his daughter, Audrey, who was only two years of age at the time of his death; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate to memorialize the service and sacrifice of Officer Hatch by designating a portion of State Highway Route 91 in the County of Orange in his honor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 91 between State College Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue in the County of Orange as the Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation, and upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Officer Jerry Scott Hatch was a police officer for the Fullerton Police Department; and

WHEREAS, On Sunday, June 29, 1975, while on his way to work, Officer Hatch stopped to assist a motorist with an engine fire on the Beach Boulevard off ramp of State Highway Route 91. As he was placing his fire extinguisher back in his trunk, Officer Hatch was struck from behind by a drunk driver. On June 30, 1975, Officer Hatch succumbed to his injuries; and

WHEREAS, Officer Hatch was the first Fullerton police officer to be killed in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, Fellow officers say that Officer Hatchs good samaritan act was typical for him; and

WHEREAS, Officer Hatch was described as an officer who always had a smile and who had received two citizen citations in the short six months he was on the force; and

WHEREAS, Officer Hatch left behind his parents, Paul and Dorothy Hatch, his wife, Ruth, and his daughter, Audrey, who was only two years old of age at the time of his death; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate to memorialize the service and sacrifice of Officer Hatch, Hatch by designating a portion of State Highway Route 91 in the County of Orange in his honor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 91 between State Highway Route 57 College Boulevard and State Highway Route 39 (Beach Boulevard) Magnolia Avenue in the County of Orange as the Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation, and upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Officer Jerry Scott Hatch was a police officer for the Fullerton Police Department; and

WHEREAS, On Sunday, June 29, 1975, while on his way to work, Officer Hatch stopped to assist a motorist with an engine fire on the Beach Boulevard off ramp of State Highway Route 91. As he was placing his fire extinguisher back in his trunk, Officer Hatch was struck from behind by a drunk driver. On June 30, 1975, Officer Hatch succumbed to his injuries; and

WHEREAS, Officer Hatch was the first Fullerton police officer to be killed in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, Fellow officers say that Officer Hatchs good samaritan act was typical for him; and

WHEREAS, Officer Hatch was described as an officer who always had a smile and who had received two citizen citations in the short six months he was on the force; and

WHEREAS, Officer Hatch left behind his parents, Paul and Dorothy Hatch, his wife, Ruth, and his daughter, Audrey, who was only two years old at the time of his death; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate to memorialize the service and sacrifice of Officer Hatch, by designating a portion of State Highway Route 91 in the County of Orange in his honor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 91 between State Highway Route 57 and State Highway Route 39 (Beach Boulevard) in the County of Orange as the Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation, and upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

Date of Hearing: July 8, 2015

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Jimmy Gomez, Chair

SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 27

Author:(Huff) – As Amended Ver:April 16, 2015

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

SUMMARY:

This measure designates, as the "Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway", the portion of State Route 91 between State College Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue in Orange 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 Hatch, who was struck and killed by a vehicle on June 29, 1975 after stopping to assist a stranded motorist. Officer Hatch was the first Fullerton police officer killed in the line of duty.

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

Date of Hearing: June 22, 2015

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Jim Frazier, Chair

SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 27

Author:(Huff) – As Amended Ver:April 16, 2015

SENATE VOTE: 38-0

SUBJECT: Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway.

SUMMARY: Designates a specific portion of State Route (SR) 91 in Orange County as the "Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway." Specifically, this resolution:

1. Recounts the lifetime accomplishments Jerry Hatch, a father, husband, and officer with the Fullerton Police Department.

2. Designates a portion of SR 91 between College Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue in Orange County as the “Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway.”

3. Requests that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) determine the cost of appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing the special designation and, upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

EXISTING LAW: Assigns Caltrans the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways. This includes 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: Officer Hatch was described as someone who always had a smile and who had received two citizen citations in the six months he was on the force.

On Sunday, June 29, 1975, while on his way to work, Officer Hatch stopped to assist a motorist with an engine fire on the Beach Boulevard off ramp of SR 91. As he was placing his fire extinguisher back in his trunk, Officer Hatch was struck from behind by a drunk driver. On June 30, 1975, Officer Hatch succumbed to his injuries. Officer Hatch was the first Fullerton police officer to be killed in the line of duty.

Officer Hatch is survived by his parents, Paul and Dorothy Hatch; his wife, Ruth; and his daughter, Audrey, who was two years old at the time of his death. This resolution designating a specific portion of SR 91 in honor of Jerry Hatch acknowledges the significant role Officer Hatch played in his community and for the state.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Manny Leon / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093

 CONSENT  

Bill No: SCR 27

Author: Huff (R), et al.

Amended: 4/16/15

Vote: 21

SENATE TRANS. & HOUSING COMMITTEE: 9-0, 5/5/15

AYES: Beall, Allen, Bates, Galgiani, Leyva, McGuire, Mendoza, Roth, Wieckowski

NO VOTE RECORDED: Cannella, Gaines

SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8

SUBJECT: Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST: This resolution designates a portion of State Highway Route (SR) 91 in the County of Orange as the Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway. 

ANALYSIS: This resolution designates the portion of SR 91 between State College Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue in Orange County as the Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway. This resolution further requests that the Department of Transportation erect appropriate signs upon receiving donations from non-state sources to cover the costs.

Comments

Purpose. The author introduced this resolution to honor the life and sacrifice of Officer Jerry Hatch.

Background on Officer Hatch. Officer Hatch was described as someone who always had a smile and who had received two citizen citations in the six months he was on the force.

On Sunday, June 29, 1975, while on his way to work, Officer Hatch stopped to assist a motorist with an engine fire on the Beach Boulevard off ramp of SR 91. As he was placing his fire extinguisher back in his trunk, Officer Hatch was struck from behind by a drunk driver. On June 30, 1975, Officer Hatch succumbed to his injuries. Officer Hatch was the first Fullerton police officer to be killed in the line of duty.

Officer Hatch is survived by his parents, Paul and Dorothy Hatch; his wife, Ruth; and his daughter, Audrey, who was two years old at the time of his death.

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/15/15)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/15/15)

None received

Prepared by: Holly Glasen / T. & H. / (916) 651-4121

5/19/15 9:49:37

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING

Senator Jim Beall, Chair

2015 - 2016 Regular

Bill No: SCR 27 Hearing Date: 5/5/2015

SUBJECT: Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway.

DIGEST: This resolution designates a portion of State Highway Route 91 in the County of Orange as the Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway. 

ANALYSIS:

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 portion of SR 91between State College Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue in Orange County as the Fullerton Police Officer Jerry Hatch Memorial Highway. The resolution further requests that the Department of Transportation erect appropriate signs upon receiving donations from non-state sources to cover the costs.

COMMENTS:

1. Purpose. The author introduced this bill to honor the life and sacrifice of Officer Jerry Hatch.

2. Background on Officer Hatch. Officer Hatch was described as someone who always had a smile and who had received two citizen citations in the six months he was on the force.

On Sunday, June 29, 1975, while on his way to work, Officer Hatch stopped to assist a motorist with an engine fire on the Beach Boulevard off ramp of SR 91. As he was placing his fire extinguisher back in his trunk, Officer Hatch was struck from behind by a drunk driver. On June 30, 1975, Officer Hatch succumbed to his injuries. Officer Hatch was the first Fullerton police officer to be killed in the line of duty.

Officer Hatch is survived by his parents, Paul and Dorothy Hatch; his wife, Ruth; and his daughter, Audrey, who was two years old at the time of his death.

3. Consistent with committee policy. This resolution is consistent with the provisions of the committee’s policy on highway designations.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: Fiscal Com.: Yes Local:

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

April 29, 2015.)

SUPPORT:

None received

OPPOSITION:

None received

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