This measure would designate a specified portion of State Route 299 in the County of Shasta as the Robert Bob Thompson Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost for 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 Route 299 in the County of Shasta as the Robert Bob Thompson Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost for 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 Route 299 in the County of Shasta as the Robert Bob Thompson Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost for appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

WHEREAS, Robert Bob Thompson was a fourth-generation resident of Shasta County and the grandson of ranchers who came to Eastern Shasta County in the 1930s; and

WHEREAS, Robert Thompsons background in farming and ranching began as a toddler on the Hat Creek Hereford Ranch and, as a young person, he became active in 4-H and the Future Farmers of America (FFA); and

WHEREAS, Robert Thompson attended a two-room schoolhouse for five years in elementary school, was active in student government, athletics, and FFA in high school, and graduated from Fall River High School in 1967; and

WHEREAS, After high school, Robert Thompson attended California State University, Chico where he met his wife of 49 years, Alice Hutchings; and

WHEREAS, While at Chico State, Robert and Alice Thompsons only son, Perry, was born in 1970 and Robert Thompson worked several jobs to put himself and his wife through school without incurring large student loan debt; and

WHEREAS, When Robert, Alice, and Perry returned home after college, Robert continued his involvement in agriculture by helping to run the family ranch while Alice began her 37-year teaching career; and

WHEREAS, While Robert Thompson loved working with cattle, farming the land, and being involved in numerous agricultural organizations, he turned his focus to construction to pay the bills; and

WHEREAS, With guidance and support from his father, Robert Thompson and his brother-in-law Howard Lakey became founders and coowners of Hat Creek Construction; and

WHEREAS, Robert Thompson and Howard Lakey began operating Hat Creek Construction from humble beginnings with a used Toyota pickup truck and several home remodel projects; and

WHEREAS, As Hat Creek Construction grew, the company began building homes and cabins in the Eagle Lake area and soon the company expanded into road building, hydro construction, and general engineering work; and

WHEREAS, Today Hat Creek Construction is a dominant force in the construction industry and an area leader in asphalt, concrete, and aggregate delivery and placement; and

WHEREAS, Robert Thompson was able to consult and advise until the time of his passing and witnessed his beloved company and team complete its largest season ever, while proudly providing jobs for 125 local employees; 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 Route 299 located between postmile 83.03 and postmile 84.00 in the County of Shasta as the Robert Bob Thompson Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation 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 author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Robert Bob Thompson was a fourth-generation resident of Shasta County and the grandson of ranchers who came to Eastern Shasta County in the 1930s; and

WHEREAS, Robert Thompsons background in farming and ranching began as a toddler on the Hat Creek Hereford Ranch and, as a young person, he became active in 4-H and the Future Farmers of America (FFA); and

WHEREAS, Robert Thompson attended a two-room schoolhouse for five years in elementary school, was active in student government, athletics, and FFA in high school, and graduated from Fall River High School in 1967; and

WHEREAS, After high school, Robert Thompson attended California State University, Chico where he met his wife of 49 years, Alice Hutchings; and

WHEREAS, While at Chico State, Robert and Alice Thompsons only son, Perry, was born in 1970 and Robert Thompson worked several jobs to put himself and his wife through school without incurring large student loan debt; and

WHEREAS, When Robert, Alice, and Perry returned home after college, Robert continued his involvement in agriculture by helping to run the family ranch while Alice began her 37-year teaching career; and

WHEREAS, While Robert Thompson loved working with cattle, farming the land, and being involved in numerous agricultural organizations, he turned his focus to construction to pay the bills; and

WHEREAS, With guidance and support from his father, Robert Thompson and his brother-in-law Howard Lakey became founders and coowners of Hat Creek Construction; and

WHEREAS, Robert Thompson and Howard Lakey began operating Hat Creek Construction from humble beginnings with a used Toyota pickup truck and several home remodel projects; and

WHEREAS, As Hat Creek Construction grew, the company began building homes and cabins in the Eagle Lake area and soon the company expanded into road building, hydro construction, and general engineering work; and

WHEREAS, Today Hat Creek Construction is a dominant force in the construction industry and an area leader in asphalt, concrete, and aggregate delivery and placement; and

WHEREAS, Robert Thompson was able to consult and advise until the time of his passing and witnessed his beloved company and team complete its largest season ever, while proudly providing jobs for 125 local employees; 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 Route 299 located between postmile 83.03 and postmile 84.00 in the County of Shasta as the Robert Bob Thompson Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation 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 author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Robert Bob Thompson was a fourth-generation resident of Shasta County and the grandson of ranchers who came to Eastern Shasta County in the 1930s; and

WHEREAS, Robert Thompsons background in farming and ranching began as a toddler on the Hat Creek Hereford Ranch and, as a young person, he became active in 4-H and the Future Farmers of America (FFA); and

WHEREAS, Robert Thompson attended a two-room schoolhouse for five years in elementary school, was active in student government, athletics, and FFA in high school, and graduated from Fall River High School in 1967; and

WHEREAS, After high school, Robert Thompson attended California State University, Chico where he met his wife of 49 years, Alice Hutchings; and

WHEREAS, While at Chico State, Robert and Alice Thompsons only son, Perry, was born in 1970 and Robert Thompson worked several jobs to put himself and his wife through school without incurring large student loan debt; and

WHEREAS, When Robert, Alice, and Perry returned home after college, Robert continued his involvement in agriculture by helping to run the family ranch while Alice began her 37-year teaching career; and

WHEREAS, While Robert Thompson loved working with cattle, farming the land, and being involved in numerous agricultural organizations, he turned his focus to construction to pay the bills; and

WHEREAS, With guidance and support from his father, Robert Thompson and his brother-in-law Howard Lakey became founders and coowners of Hat Creek Construction; and

WHEREAS, Robert Thompson and Howard Lakey began operating Hat Creek Construction from humble beginnings with a used Toyota pickup truck and several home remodel projects; and

WHEREAS, As Hat Creek Construction grew, the company began building homes and cabins in the Eagle Lake area and soon the company expanded into road building, hydro construction, and general engineering work; and

WHEREAS, Today Hat Creek Construction is a dominant force in the construction industry and an area leader in asphalt, concrete, and aggregate delivery and placement; and

WHEREAS, Robert Thompson was able to consult and advise until the time of his passing and witnessed his beloved company and team complete its largest season ever, while proudly providing jobs for 125 local employees; 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 Route 299 located between postmile 83.03 and postmile 84.00 in the County of Shasta as the Robert Bob Thompson Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation 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 author for appropriate distribution.

 CONSENT  

Bill No: ACR 202

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: 74-0, 4/26/18 (Consent) - See last page for vote

SUBJECT:

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution designates a segment of State Route (SR) 299 in Shasta County as the Robert “Bob” Thompson Memorial Highway.

ANALYSIS: This resolution designates the portion of SR 299 located between postmile 83.03 and postmile 84 in the County of Shasta as the Robert “Bob” Thompson Memorial Highway. It also requests the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.

Background

Robert “Bob” Thompson was a fourth-generation resident of Shasta County and the grandson of ranchers who came to Eastern Shasta County in the 1930s. His background in farming and ranching began as a toddler on the Hat Creek Hereford Ranch and as a young person he became active in 4-H and the Future Farmers of America. After high school, Mr. Thompson attended California State University, Chico, where he met his wife of 49 years, Alice Hutchings, and had his only son, Perry, in 1970.

While Mr. Thompson loved working with cattle, farming the land, and being involved in numerous agricultural organizations, he turned his focus to construction to “pay the bills.” With guidance and support from his father, Mr. Thompson and his brother-in-law Howard Lakey became founders and co-owners of Hat Creek Construction. Today, Hat Creek Construction is a dominant force in the construction industry and an area leader in asphalt, concrete, and aggregate delivery and placement. Mr. Thompson was able to consult and advise until the time of his passing and witnessed his beloved company and team complete its largest season ever while proudly providing jobs for 125 local employees.

Mr. Thompson passed away December 13, 2016 at age 67. His is survived by his wife, son, daughter-in-law April, and many other family members.

Comments

Purpose. According to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, Bob Thompson’s company, Hat Creek Construction, performed safety and mobility improvements on SR 299 that protect and enhance lives in the community. “It is fitting and proper that this segment of highway be so designated as a reminder to all Californians that they are safer and were well served by the life of Robert ‘Bob” Thompson.”

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/6/18)

Fall River Joint Unified School District

Fall River Valley Library

Hat Creek Construction & Materials

Lassen Canyon Nursery, Inc.

Lassen County Chamber of Commerce

Shasta County Board of Supervisors

Sierra Pacific Industries

5 individuals

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/6/18)

None received

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 74-0, 4/26/18

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, Frazier, Friedman, Gallagher, Eduardo Garcia, Gipson, Gloria, Gonzalez Fletcher, Gray, Grayson, Harper, Holden, Irwin, Jones-Sawyer, Kalra, Kamlager-Dove, Kiley, Lackey, Levine, Limón, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Muratsuchi, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Patterson, Quirk, Quirk-Silva, Reyes, Rubio, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Voepel, Waldron, Weber, Wood, Rendon

NO VOTE RECORDED: Travis Allen, Fong, Cristina Garcia, Rodriguez

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8/8/18 10:01:11

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING

Senator Jim Beall, Chair

2017 - 2018 Regular

Bill No: ACR 202 Hearing Date: 7/3/2018

SUBJECT: Robert “Bob” Thompson Memorial Highway

DIGEST: This resolution designates a segment of State Route (SR) 299 in Shasta County as the Robert “Bob” Thompson 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 299 located between postmile 83.03 and postmile 84 in the County of Shasta as the Robert “Bob” Thompson Memorial Highway. It also requests the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.

COMMENTS

1. Purpose. According to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, Bob Thompson’s company, Hat Creek Construction, performed safety and mobility improvements on SR 299 that protect and enhance lives in the community. “It is fitting and proper that this segment of highway be so designated as a reminder to all Californians that they are safer and were well served by the life of Robert ‘Bob” Thompson.”
2. Background. Robert “Bob” Thompson was a fourth-generation resident of Shasta County and the grandson of ranchers who came to Eastern Shasta County in the 1930s. His background in farming and ranching began as a toddler on the Hat Creek Hereford Ranch and as a young person he became active in 4-H and the Future Farmers of America. After high school, Mr. Thompson attended California State University, Chico, where he met his wife of 49 years, Alice Hutchings, and had his only son, Perry, in 1970.

While Mr. Thompson loved working with cattle, farming the land, and being involved in numerous agricultural organizations, he turned his focus to construction to “pay the bills.” With guidance and support from his father, Mr. Thompson and his brother-in-law Howard Lakey became founders and co-owners of Hat Creek Construction. Today, Hat Creek Construction is a dominant force in the construction industry and an area leader in asphalt, concrete, and aggregate delivery and placement. Mr. Thompson was able to consult and advise until the time of his passing and witnessed his beloved company and team complete its largest season ever while proudly providing jobs for 125 local employees.

Mr. Thompson passed away December 13, 2016 at age 67. His is survived by his wife, son, daughter-in-law April, and many other family members.

1. 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:

Fall River Joint Unified School District

Fall River Valley Library

Hat Creek Construction & Materials

Lassen Canyon Nursery, Inc.

Lassen County Chamber of Commerce

Shasta County Board of Supervisors

Sierra Pacific Industries

5 individuals

OPPOSITION:

None received.

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Date of Hearing: April 23, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Jim Frazier, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 202 (

Author:Dahle) – As Introduced Ver:March 13, 2018

SUBJECT: Robert “Bob” Thompson Memorial Highway

SUMMARY: Designates a portion of State Route (SR) 299 in Shasta County as the “Robert ‘Bob’ Thompson Memorial Highway”. Specifically, this resolution:

1. Recounts the life and accomplishments of Robert Thompson.
2. Designates a portion of SR 299 in Shasta County between (Post Mile 83.03 and 84) as the “Robert ‘Bob’ Thompson 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: Robert “Bob” Thompson was a fourth-generation resident of Shasta County and the grandson of ranchers who came to Eastern Shasta County in the 1930s. His background in farming and ranching began as a toddler on the Hat Creek Hereford Ranch and, as a young person he became active in 4-H and the Future Farmers of America. After high school, Mr. Thompson attended California State University, Chico, where he met his wife of 49 years, Alice Hutchings, and had his only son, Perry in 1970.

While Mr. Thompson loved working with cattle, farming the land, and being involved in numerous agricultural organizations, he turned his focus to construction to “pay the bills”; with guidance and support from his father, Mr. Thompson and his brother-in-law Howard Lakey became founders and co-owners of Hat Creek Construction. Today Hat Creek Construction is a dominant force in the construction industry and an area leader in asphalt, concrete, and aggregate delivery and placement. Mr. Thompson was able to consult and advise until the time of his passing and witnessed his beloved company and team complete its largest season ever, while proudly providing jobs for 125 local employees.

Mr. Thompson passed away December 13, 2016, at age 67. His is survived by his wife Alice, son Perry, daughter-in-law April, and many other family members.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

Fall River Joint Unified School District

Fall River Valley Library

Lassen Canyon Nursery, Inc.

Hat Creek Construction & Materials

Lassen County Chamber of Commerce

Shasta County Board of Supervisors

Sierra Pacific Industries

5 private citizens

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Eric Thronson / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093