This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 132 in the County of Stanislaus as the Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace 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 that cost, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 132 in the County of Stanislaus as the Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace 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 that cost, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 132 in the County of Stanislaus as the Deputy Sheriff Dennis Randall Wallace 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 that cost, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 132 in the County of Stanislaus as the Deputy Sheriff Dennis Randall Wallace 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 that cost, to erect those signs.

WHEREAS, Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff Dennis Randall Wallace was born May 13, 1963, in Ceres. Deputy Sheriff Wallace was the third child and oldest son of Dennis and Nannette Wallace. He was raised in Modesto. Deputy Sheriff Wallace spent a very active childhood involved in mostly sports oriented activities. He attended Thomas Downey High School; and

WHEREAS, After high school, Deputy Sheriff Wallace went to work for Gallo Winery in the security department. It was at Gallo that he met the love of his life, Mercedes. They married in March 1987. After initially living in Modesto, they eventually bought a home in Hughson and he spent his last 26 years there with her; and

WHEREAS, In 1995, Deputy Sheriff Wallace finally got up the nerve to chase his true calling, and he enrolled in the night academy at the Ray Simon Criminal Justice Center. After graduating in 1996, he was hired by the City of Hughson as a police officer. The next year, he was hired by the Stanislaus County Sheriffs Department, where he spent the next 20 years; and

WHEREAS, As a deputy, Deputy Sheriff Wallace worked in numerous assignments, including the Patrol, Community Deputy Program, Youth Services, and as a Bailiff. He enjoyed all aspects of his job, but the areas he enjoyed the most were in Youth Services as a School Resource Officer/DARE Instructor and as a Community Program Deputy for the City of Hughson. Unfortunately, Deputy Sheriff Wallace and Mercedes were not able to have children of their own, but Deputy Sheriff Wallace had a habit of turning times of despair into times of triumph. Deputy Sheriff Wallace absolutely loved kids. He loved being with them and helping them in any way he could. He and Mercedes could have easily become bitter, but instead they chose to get even more involved. One of the ways he got involved with children was as a Youth Services Deputy. He had the gift of encouragement. He was someone that cared, and he went the extra mile to show it. There is a saying, Kids dont care what you know until they know that you care. Deputy Sheriff Wallace lived this motto; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was also a natural as a Community Deputy. He loved Hughson. He loved all the community programs, especially the ones for the kids, such as Trunk or Treat. He was often seen at the high school using his position more as a mentor or counselor than as an officer. He often used enforcement stops as opportunities to counsel people on the laws and various codes. Numerous people stated that they got stopped by Deputy Sheriff Wallace and were warned and simply educated about their habits or misdeeds. Deputy Sheriff Wallace also took money from his own pocket, and bought bike helmets and teddy bears that he kept in his trunk. He would hand them out to kids in the community when they were needed. Deputy Sheriff Wallaces favorite time of year was Christmas. He just loved the giving aspect of it. He loved helping put together and then delivering Christmas baskets and gifts to the shut-ins and the less fortunate in the Hughson area; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was given several recognitions during his career. Two that stand out involved occasions where a life was saved. In one instance, he and two other men observed a suicidal man on the railroad tracks and in the path of a train in Hughson. Deputy Sheriff Wallace was able to talk to the man to the point where he stepped away from the tracks. He was then grabbed by Deputy Sheriff Wallace and the others to keep him from taking his own life. The other incident involved Deputy Sheriff Wallace giving a small baby cardiopulmonary resuscitation and resuscitating her. Her mother later stated that if it were not for Deputy Sheriff Wallace, her daughter would not be alive today; and

WHEREAS, One of the hard lessons in life that Deputy Sheriff Wallace learned was when he failed to graduate high school. It wasnt because he wasnt capable, but rather he simply didnt apply himself. He got his general educational development diploma the same summer and went into the workforce. Deputy Sheriff Wallace didnt get to walk the stage in high school, but he didnt let that deter him. In July 2013, Dennis finally got his chance, and he walked the stage when he graduated college and obtained his bachelors degree. Deputy Sheriff Wallace spent his adult life warning and encouraging kids about the importance of getting their education. He used his own shortcoming as a lesson for others. To emphasize the importance of an education, he and Mercedes were often seen at the middle school, high school, and college graduations of their 31 nieces and nephews, seven godchildren, and many friends children; and

WHEREAS, Away from work, Deputy Sheriff Wallace spent 26 years as a high school football official, 16 of those as a referee. He retired in June 2016 after officiating a prestigious section final game and a high school all-star game. Deputy Sheriff Wallace also spent a few years officiating high school soccer. In both sports, it again gave him the opportunity to pour into the lives of youths; and

WHEREAS, Several of Deputy Sheriff Wallaces nieces and nephews excelled in soccer. Deputy Sheriff Wallace started getting increasingly involved. A few years ago, he and a handful of other adults from Hughson decided to form HUSL, or the Hughson Youth Soccer League. It has blossomed in four years to having nearly 500 participants. He did whatever it took to get the job done. He coached several youth teams. Deputy Sheriff Wallace was also the league president and chief cheerleader. He would stand at the gate of the soccer complex and greet people, especially the kids, as they came in with a handshake or high five and his trademark, Howdy! Howdy! Howdy! Deputy Sheriff Wallace lived for Saturday mornings in the fall; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was also very involved in the 4-H and FFA programs. He volunteered countless hours at the barns or at competitions helping his nieces, nephews, and neighbors with their animals. Deputy Sheriff Wallace and Mercedes would also seek out others in the community to help them sponsor animals at the fair or other competitions to make sure that the kids got their animals bought. It was always important to them that the kids had a positive experience; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace went the extra distance to care for others. On several occasions Deputy Sheriff Wallace would take leftover food from the many community fundraisers and deliver it to others. He often delivered it to the dispatchers on duty at the Stanislaus County Communications Center in Modesto, the deputies on duty at the Sheriffs Department, or officers at other allied agencies; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was off work for almost two years. He didnt let issues out of his control deter him from growing and helping others. He used part of this time to complete his bachelors degree mentioned earlier. He also donated his time, and he taught the DARE program to children in the Hughson Unified School District. The materials that were not provided by the school district were bought through donations he obtained or from money out of his own pocket; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallaces death is very tragic, but not because of how it happened. His death is tragic because it was senseless, and it took from the community someone who truly cared. It took away someone who was called a friend to all. Deputy Sheriff Wallace loved serving. Deputy Sheriff Wallace loved being a protector, mentor, and a friend. Though Deputy Sheriff Wallace was taken from us on November 13, 2016, evil did not win. Honor, service, and dedication to friends, family, and community did. Deputy Sheriff Wallace leaves a legacy of giving. He leaves a legacy that lives on through his family, friends, and community; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 132 from Root Road to McEwen Road in the County of Stanislaus as the Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace 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 that 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, Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff Dennis Randall Wallace was born May 13, 1963, in Ceres. Deputy Sheriff Wallace was the third child and oldest son of Dennis and Nannette Wallace. He was raised in Modesto. Deputy Sheriff Wallace spent a very active childhood involved in mostly sports oriented activities. He attended Thomas Downey High School; and

WHEREAS, After high school, Deputy Sheriff Wallace went to work for Gallo Winery in the security department. It was at Gallo that he met the love of his life, Mercedes. They married in March 1987. After initially living in Modesto, they eventually bought a home in Hughson and he spent his last 26 years there with her; and

WHEREAS, In 1995, Deputy Sheriff Wallace finally got up the nerve to chase his true calling, and he enrolled in the night academy at the Ray Simon Criminal Justice Center. After graduating in 1996, he was hired by the City of Hughson as a police officer. The next year, he was hired by the Stanislaus County Sheriffs Department, where he spent the next 20 years; and

WHEREAS, As a deputy, Deputy Sheriff Wallace worked in numerous assignments, including the Patrol, Community Deputy Program, Youth Services, and as a Bailiff. He enjoyed all aspects of his job, but the areas he enjoyed the most were in Youth Services as a School Resource Officer/DARE Instructor and as a Community Program Deputy for the City of Hughson. Unfortunately, Deputy Sheriff Wallace and Mercedes were not able to have children of their own, but Deputy Sheriff Wallace had a habit of turning times of despair into times of triumph. Deputy Sheriff Wallace absolutely loved kids. He loved being with them and helping them in any way he could. He and Mercedes could have easily become bitter, but instead they chose to get even more involved. One of the ways he got involved with children was as a Youth Services Deputy. He had the gift of encouragement. He was someone that cared, and he went the extra mile to show it. There is a saying, Kids dont care what you know until they know that you care. Deputy Sheriff Wallace lived this motto; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was also a natural as a Community Deputy. He loved Hughson. He loved all the community programs, especially the ones for the kids, such as Trunk or Treat. He was often seen at the high school using his position more as a mentor or counselor than as an officer. He often used enforcement stops as opportunities to counsel people on the laws and various codes. Numerous people stated that they got stopped by Deputy Sheriff Wallace and were warned and simply educated about their habits or misdeeds. Deputy Sheriff Wallace also took money from his own pocket, and bought bike helmets and teddy bears that he kept in his trunk. He would hand them out to kids in the community when they were needed. Deputy Sheriff Wallaces favorite time of year was Christmas. He just loved the giving aspect of it. He loved helping put together and then delivering Christmas baskets and gifts to the shut-ins and the less fortunate in the Hughson area; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was given several recognitions during his career. Two that stand out involved occasions where a life was saved. In one instance, he and two other men observed a suicidal man on the railroad tracks and in the path of a train in Hughson. Deputy Sheriff Wallace was able to talk to the man to the point where he stepped away from the tracks. He was then grabbed by Deputy Sheriff Wallace and the others to keep him from taking his own life. The other incident involved Deputy Sheriff Wallace giving a small baby cardiopulmonary resuscitation and resuscitating her. Her mother later stated that if it were not for Deputy Sheriff Wallace, her daughter would not be alive today; and

WHEREAS, One of the hard lessons in life that Deputy Sheriff Wallace learned was when he failed to graduate high school. It wasnt because he wasnt capable, but rather he simply didnt apply himself. He got his general educational development diploma the same summer and went into the workforce. Deputy Sheriff Wallace didnt get to walk the stage in high school, but he didnt let that deter him. In July 2013, Dennis finally got his chance, and he walked the stage when he graduated college and obtained his bachelors degree. Deputy Sheriff Wallace spent his adult life warning and encouraging kids about the importance of getting their education. He used his own shortcoming as a lesson for others. To emphasize the importance of an education, he and Mercedes were often seen at the middle school, high school, and college graduations of their 31 nieces and nephews, seven godchildren, and many friends children; and

WHEREAS, Away from work, Deputy Sheriff Wallace spent 26 years as a high school football official, 16 of those as a referee. He retired in June 2016 after officiating a prestigious section final game and a high school all-star game. Deputy Sheriff Wallace also spent a few years officiating high school soccer. In both sports, it again gave him the opportunity to pour into the lives of youths; and

WHEREAS, Several of Deputy Sheriff Wallaces nieces and nephews excelled in soccer. Deputy Sheriff Wallace started getting increasingly involved. A few years ago, he and a handful of other adults from Hughson decided to form HUSL, or the Hughson Youth Soccer League. It has blossomed in four years to having nearly 500 participants. He did whatever it took to get the job done. He coached several youth teams. Deputy Sheriff Wallace was also the league president and chief cheerleader. He would stand at the gate of the soccer complex and greet people, especially the kids, as they came in with a handshake or high five and his trademark, Howdy! Howdy! Howdy! Deputy Sheriff Wallace lived for Saturday mornings in the fall; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was also very involved in the 4-H and FFA programs. He volunteered countless hours at the barns or at competitions helping his nieces, nephews, and neighbors with their animals. Deputy Sheriff Wallace and Mercedes would also seek out others in the community to help them sponsor animals at the fair or other competitions to make sure that the kids got their animals bought. It was always important to them that the kids had a positive experience; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace went the extra distance to care for others. On several occasions Deputy Sheriff Wallace would take leftover food from the many community fundraisers and deliver it to others. He often delivered it to the dispatchers on duty at the Stanislaus County Communications Center in Modesto, the deputies on duty at the Sheriffs Department, or officers at other allied agencies; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was off work for almost two years. He didnt let issues out of his control deter him from growing and helping others. He used part of this time to complete his bachelors degree mentioned earlier. He also donated his time, and he taught the DARE program to children in the Hughson Unified School District. The materials that were not provided by the school district were bought through donations he obtained or from money out of his own pocket; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallaces death is very tragic, but not because of how it happened. His death is tragic because it was senseless, and it took from the community someone who truly cared. It took away someone who was called a friend to all. Deputy Sheriff Wallace loved serving. Deputy Sheriff Wallace loved being a protector, mentor, and a friend. Though Deputy Sheriff Wallace was taken from us on November 13, 2016, evil did not win. Honor, service, and dedication to friends, family, and community did. Deputy Sheriff Wallace leaves a legacy of giving. He leaves a legacy that lives on through his family, friends, and community; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 132 from Root Road to McEwen Road in the County of Stanislaus as the Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace 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 that 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, Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff Dennis Randall Wallace was born May 13, 1963, in Ceres. Deputy Sheriff Wallace was the third child and oldest son of Dennis and Nannette Wallace. He was raised in Modesto. Deputy Sheriff Wallace spent a very active childhood involved in mostly sports oriented activities. He attended Thomas Downey High School; and

WHEREAS, After high school, Deputy Sheriff Wallace went to work for Gallo Winery in the security department. It was at Gallo that he met the love of his life, Mercedes. They married in March 1987. After initially living in Modesto, they eventually bought a home in Hughson and he spent his last 26 years there together; with her; and

WHEREAS, In 1995, Deputy Sheriff Wallace finally got up the nerve to chase his true calling, and he enrolled in the night academy at the Ray Simon Criminal Justice Center. After graduating in 1996, he was hired by the City of Hughson as a police officer. The next year, he was hired by the Stanislaus County Sheriffs Department, where he spent the next 20 years; and

WHEREAS, As a deputy, Deputy Sheriff Wallace worked in numerous assignments, including the Patrol, Community Deputy Program, Youth Services, and as a Bailiff. He enjoyed all aspects of his job, but the areas he enjoyed the most were in Youth Services as a School Resource Officer/DARE Instructor and as a Community Program Deputy for the City of Hughson. Unfortunately, Deputy Sheriff Wallace and Mercedes were not able to have children of their own, but Deputy Sheriff Wallace had a habit of turning times of despair into times of triumph. Deputy Sheriff Wallace absolutely loved kids. He loved being with them and helping them in any way he could. He and Mercedes could have easily become bitter, but instead they chose to get even more involved. One of the ways he got involved was with children was as a Youth Services Deputy. He had the gift of encouragement. He was someone that cared, and he went the extra mile to show it. There is a saying, Kids dont care what you know until they know that you care. Deputy Sheriff Wallace lived this motto; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was also a natural as a Community Deputy. He loved Hughson. He loved all the community programs, especially the ones for the kids, such as Trunk or Treat. He was often seen at the high school using his position more as a mentor or counselor than as an officer. He often used enforcement stops as opportunities to counsel people on the laws and various codes. Numerous people stated that they got stopped by Deputy Sheriff Wallace and were warned and simply educated about their habits or misdeeds. Deputy Sheriff Wallace also took money from his own pocket, and bought bike helmets and teddy bears that he kept in his trunk. He would hand them out to kids in the community when they were needed. Deputy Sheriff Wallaces favorite time of year was Christmas. He just loved the giving aspect of it. He loved helping put together and then delivering Christmas baskets and gifts to the shut-ins and the less fortunate in the Hughson area; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was given several recognitions during his career. Two that stand out involved two occasions where a life was saved. In one instance, he and two other men observed a suicidal man on the railroad tracks and in the path of a train in Hughson. Deputy Sheriff Wallace was able to talk to the man to the point where he stepped away from the tracks. He was then grabbed by Deputy Sheriff Wallace and the others to keep him from taking his own life. The other incident involved Deputy Sheriff Wallace giving a small baby cardiopulmonary resuscitation and resuscitating her. Her mother later stated that if it were not for Deputy Sheriff Wallace, her daughter would not be alive today; and

WHEREAS, One of the hard lessons in life that Deputy Sheriff Wallace learned was when he failed to graduate high school. It wasnt because he wasnt capable, but rather he simply didnt apply himself. He got his general educational development diploma the same summer and went into the workforce. Deputy Sheriff Wallace didnt get to walk the stage in high school, but he didnt let that deter him. In July 2013, Dennis finally got his chance, and he walked the stage when he graduated college and obtained his bachelors degree. Deputy Sheriff Wallace spent his adult life warning and encouraging kids about the importance of getting their education. He used his own shortcoming as a lesson for others. To emphasize the importance of an education, he and Mercedes were often seen at the middle school, high school, and college graduations of their 31 nieces and nephews, seven godchildren, and many friends children; and

WHEREAS, Away from work, Deputy Sheriff Wallace spent 26 years as a high school football official, 16 of those as a referee. He retired in June 2016 after officiating a prestigious section final game and a high school all-star game. Deputy Sheriff Wallace also spent a few years officiating high school soccer. In both sports, it again gave him the opportunity to pour into the lives of youths; and

WHEREAS, Several of Deputy Sheriff Wallaces nieces and nephews excelled in soccer. Deputy Sheriff Wallace started getting increasingly involved. A few years ago, he and a handful of other adults from Hughson decided to form HUSL, or the Hughson Youth Soccer League. It has blossomed in four years to having nearly 500 participants. He did whatever it took to get the job done. He coached several youth teams. Deputy Sheriff Wallace was also the league president and chief cheerleader. He would stand at the gate of the soccer complex and greet people, especially the kids, as they came in with a handshake or high five and his trademark, Howdy! Howdy! Howdy! Deputy Sheriff Wallace lived for Saturday mornings in the fall; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was also very involved in the 4-H and FFA programs. He volunteered countless hours at the barns or at competitions helping his nieces, nephews, and neighbors with their animals. Deputy Sheriff Wallace and Mercedes would also seek out others in the community to help them sponsor animals at the fair or other competitions to make sure that the kids got their animals bought. It was always important to them that the kids had a positive experience; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace went the extra distance to care for others. On several occasions Deputy Sheriff Wallace would take leftover food from the many community fundraisers and deliver it to others. He often delivered it to the dispatchers on duty at the Stanislaus County Communications Center in Modesto, the deputies on duty at the Sheriffs Department, or officers at other allied agencies; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was off work for almost two years. He didnt let the issues out of his control deter him from growing and helping others. He used part of the this time to complete his bachelors degree mentioned earlier. He also donated his time, and he taught the DARE program to children in the Hughson Unified School District. The materials that were not provided by the school district were bought through donations he obtained or from money out of his own pocket; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallaces death is very tragic, but not because of how it happened. His death is tragic because it was senseless, and it took from the community someone who truly cared. It took away someone who was called a friend to all. Deputy Sheriff Wallace loved serving. Deputy Sheriff Wallace loved being a protector, mentor, and a friend. Though Deputy Sheriff Wallace was taken from us on November 13, 2016, evil did not win. Honor, service, and dedication to friends, family, and community did. Deputy Sheriff Wallace leaves a legacy of giving. He leaves a legacy that lives on through his family, friends, and community; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 132 from Root Road to McEwen Road in the County of Stanislaus as the Deputy Sheriff Dennis Randall Wallace 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 that 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, Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff Dennis Randall Wallace was born May 13, 1963, in Ceres. Deputy Sheriff Wallace was the third child and oldest son of Dennis and Nannette Wallace. He was raised in Modesto. Deputy Sheriff Wallace spent a very active childhood involved in mostly sports oriented activities. He attended Thomas Downey High School; and

WHEREAS, After high school, Deputy Sheriff Wallace went to work for Gallo Winery in the security department. It was at Gallo that he met the love of his life, Mercedes. They married in March 1987. After initially living in Modesto, they eventually bought a home in Hughson and he spent his last 26 years there together; and

WHEREAS, In 1995, Deputy Sheriff Wallace finally got up the nerve to chase his true calling, and he enrolled in the night academy at the Ray Simon Criminal Justice Center. After graduating in 1996, he was hired by the City of Hughson as a police officer. The next year, he was hired by the Stanislaus County Sheriffs Department, where he spent the next 20 years; and

WHEREAS, As a deputy, Deputy Sheriff Wallace worked in numerous assignments, including the Patrol, Community Deputy Program, Youth Services, and as a Bailiff. He enjoyed all aspects of his job, but the areas he enjoyed the most were in Youth Services as a School Resource Officer/DARE Instructor and as a Community Program Deputy for the City of Hughson. Unfortunately, Deputy Sheriff Wallace and Mercedes were not able to have children of their own, but Deputy Sheriff Wallace had a habit of turning times of despair into times of triumph. Deputy Sheriff Wallace absolutely loved kids. He loved being with them and helping them in any way he could. He and Mercedes could have easily become bitter, but instead they chose to get even more involved. One of the ways he got involved was with children as a Youth Services Deputy. He had the gift of encouragement. He was someone that cared, and he went the extra mile to show it. There is a saying, Kids dont care what you know until they know that you care. Deputy Sheriff Wallace lived this motto; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was also a natural as a Community Deputy. He loved Hughson. He loved all the community programs, especially the ones for the kids, such as Trunk or Treat. He was often seen at the high school using his position more as a mentor or counselor than as an officer. He often used enforcement stops as opportunities to counsel people on the laws and various codes. Numerous people stated that they got stopped by Deputy Sheriff Wallace and were warned and simply educated about their habits or misdeeds. Deputy Sheriff Wallace also took money from his own pocket, and bought bike helmets and teddy bears that he kept in his trunk. He would hand them out to kids in the community when they were needed. Deputy Sheriff Wallaces favorite time of year was Christmas. He just loved the giving aspect of it. He loved helping put together and then delivering Christmas baskets and gifts to the shut-ins and the less fortunate in the Hughson area; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was given several recognitions during his career. Two that stand out involved two occasions where a life was saved. In one instance, he and two other men observed a suicidal man on the railroad tracks and in the path of a train in Hughson. Deputy Sheriff Wallace was able to talk to the man to the point where he stepped away from the tracks. He was then grabbed by Deputy Sheriff Wallace and the others to keep him from taking his own life. The other incident involved Deputy Sheriff Wallace giving a small baby cardiopulmonary resuscitation and resuscitating her. Her mother later stated that if it were not for Deputy Sheriff Wallace, her daughter would not be alive today; and

WHEREAS, One of the hard lessons in life that Deputy Sheriff Wallace learned was when he failed to graduate high school. It wasnt because he wasnt capable, but rather he simply didnt apply himself. He got his general educational development diploma the same summer and went into the workforce. Deputy Sheriff Wallace didnt get to walk the stage in high school, but he didnt let that deter him. In July 2013, Dennis finally got his chance, and he walked the stage when he graduated college and obtained his bachelors degree. Deputy Sheriff Wallace spent his adult life warning and encouraging kids about the importance of getting their education. He used his own shortcoming as a lesson for others. To emphasize the importance of an education, he and Mercedes were often seen at the middle school, high school, and college graduations of their 31 nieces and nephews, seven godchildren, and many friends children; and

WHEREAS, Away from work, Deputy Sheriff Wallace spent 26 years as a high school football official, 16 of those as a referee. He retired in June 2016 after officiating a prestigious section final game and a high school all-star game. Deputy Sheriff Wallace also spent a few years officiating high school soccer. In both sports, it again gave him the opportunity to pour into the lives of youths; and

WHEREAS, Several of Deputy Sheriff Wallaces nieces and nephews excelled in soccer. Deputy Sheriff Wallace started getting increasingly involved. A few years ago, he and a handful of other adults from Hughson decided to form HUSL, or the Hughson Youth Soccer League. It has blossomed in four years to having nearly 500 participants. He did whatever it took to get the job done. He coached several youth teams. Deputy Sheriff Wallace was also the league president and chief cheerleader. He would stand at the gate of the soccer complex and greet people, especially the kids, as they came in with a handshake or high five and his trademark, Howdy! Howdy! Howdy! Deputy Sheriff Wallace lived for Saturday mornings in the fall; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was also very involved in the 4-H and FFA programs. He volunteered countless hours at the barns or at competitions helping his nieces, nephews, and neighbors with their animals. Deputy Sheriff Wallace and Mercedes would also seek out others in the community to help them sponsor animals at the fair or other competitions to make sure that the kids got their animals bought. It was always important to them that the kids had a positive experience; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace went the extra distance to care for others. On several occasions Deputy Sheriff Wallace would take leftover food from the many community fundraisers and deliver it to others. He often delivered it to the dispatchers on duty at the Stanislaus County Communications Center in Modesto, the deputies on duty at the Sheriffs Department, or officers at other allied agencies; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallace was off work for almost two years. He didnt let the issues out of his control deter him from growing and helping others. He used part of the time to complete his bachelors degree mentioned earlier. He also donated his time, and he taught the DARE program to children in the Hughson Unified School District. The materials that were not provided by the school district were bought through donations he obtained or from out of his own pocket; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Wallaces death is very tragic, but not because of how it happened. His death is tragic because it was senseless, and it took from the community someone who truly cared. It took away someone who was called a friend to all. Deputy Sheriff Wallace loved serving. Deputy Sheriff Wallace loved being a protector, mentor, and a friend. Though Deputy Sheriff Wallace was taken from us on November 13, 2016, evil did not win. Honor, service, and dedication to friends, family, and community did. Deputy Sheriff Wallace leaves a legacy of giving. He leaves a legacy that lives on through his family, friends, and community; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 132 from Root Road to McEwen Road in the County of Stanislaus as the Deputy Sheriff Dennis Randall Wallace 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 that 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.

 CONSENT  

Bill No: ACR 181

Author:

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Vote: 21

SENATE TRANS. & HOUSING COMMITTEE: 12-0, 7/3/18

AYES: Beall, Cannella, Allen, Dodd, Gaines, Galgiani, McGuire, Morrell, Roth, Vidak, Wieckowski, Wiener

NO VOTE RECORDED: Skinner

SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 70-0, 4/5/18 (Consent) - See last page for vote

SUBJECT:

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution designates the portion of State Highway Route (SR) 132 from Root Road to McEwen Road in Stanislaus County as the Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace Memorial Highway.

ANALYSIS: This resolution designates the portion of SR 132 from Root Road to McEwen Road in the County of Stanislaus as the Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace Memorial Highway. It also requests the Department of Transportation 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 non-state sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs.

Background

Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff Dennis Randall was born on May 13, 1963, in Ceres, California. Deputy Sheriff Randall was an active participant in youth sports, a mentor, and a beloved member of his community. As deputy sheriff, he received much recognition for his work and on two separate occasions, saved the life of a suicidal man and an infant. Tragically, on November 13, 2016 he lost his life while on duty.

Comments

1. Purpose. This resolution designates a specific portion of SR 132 in the County of Stanislaus as the “Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace Highway” in acknowledgment of the significant contribution he made to his community.

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/6/18)

Los Angeles County Professional Police Officers Association

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/6/18)

None received

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 70-0, 4/5/18

AYES: Acosta, Aguiar-Curry, Arambula, Baker, Berman, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonta, Brough, Burke, Caballero, Calderon, Carrillo, Cervantes, Chau, Chávez, Chen, Chiu, Choi, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Cunningham, Dahle, Daly, Eggman, Flora, Fong, Frazier, Friedman, Gallagher, Eduardo Garcia, Gipson, Gloria, Gray, Grayson, Harper, Holden, Irwin, Jones-Sawyer, Kalra, Kiley, Lackey, Levine, Limón, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Muratsuchi, Nazarian, Obernolte, Patterson, Quirk, Quirk-Silva, Reyes, Rodriguez, Rubio, Salas, Santiago, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Voepel, Waldron, Weber, Rendon

NO VOTE RECORDED: Travis Allen, Cristina Garcia, Gonzalez Fletcher, Mullin, O'Donnell, Steinorth, Wood

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING

Senator Jim Beall, Chair

2017 - 2018 Regular

Bill No: ACR 181 Hearing Date: 7/3/2018

SUBJECT: Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace Memorial Highway

DIGEST: This resolution designates the portion of State Highway Route (SR) 132 from Root Road to McEwen Road in Stanislaus County as the Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace 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 132 from Root Road to McEwen Road in the County of Stanislaus as the Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace Memorial Highway. It also requests the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) 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 non-state sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs.

COMMENTS

1. Purpose. This resolution designates a specific portion of SR 132 in the County of Stanislaus as the “Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace Highway” in acknowledgment of the significant contribution he made to his community.
2. Background. Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff Dennis Randall was born on May 13, 1963, in Ceres, California. Deputy Sheriff Randall was an active participant in youth sports, a mentor, and a beloved member of his community. As deputy sheriff, he received much recognition for his work and on two separate occasions, saved the life of a suicidal man and an infant. Tragically, on November 13, 2016 he lost his life while on duty.
3. Consistent with committee policy. This resolution is consistent with the provisions of the committee’s policy on highway designation.

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

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

June 27, 2018.)

SUPPORT:

Los Angeles County Professional Police Officers Association

OPPOSITION:

None received.

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Date of Hearing: April 2,2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Jim Frazier, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 181 (

Author:Flora) – As Amended Ver:April 2, 2018

SUBJECT: Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace Memorial Highway

SUMMARY: Designates a specified portion of State Route (SR) 132 in the County of Stanislaus as the “Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace Memorial Highway”. Specifically, this resolution:

1. Recounts the life and accomplishments of Dennis Wallace, a Deputy Sheriff in the County of Stanislaus.
   
2. Designates the portion of SR 132 from Root Road to McEwen Road in the County of Stanislaus as the “Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace 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 resolution requests that Caltrans only erect the appropriate signage upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering the cost.

COMMENTS: Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff Dennis Randall was born on May 13, 1963, in Ceres, California. Deputy Sheriff Randall was an active participant in youth sports, a mentor and a beloved member of his community. As Deputy Sheriff, he received much recognition for his work and on two separate occasions, saved the life of a suicidal man and an infant. Tragically, on November 13, 2016, Deputy Sheriff Wallace’s lost his life while on duty. This resolution designates a specific portion of State Route 132 in the County of Stanislaus as the “Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace Highway” in acknowledgment for the significant contribution he made to his community.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on File

Opposition

None on File

Analysis Prepared by: Cynthia Alvarez / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093