ACR 236: Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2018-08-17
This measure would designate a specified portion of Interstate 10 in the Counties of Los Angeles and San Bernardino as the Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway. The measure would 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 Interstate 10 in the Counties of Los Angeles and San Bernardino as the Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway. The measure would 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 Interstate 10 in the Counties of Los Angeles and San Bernardino as the Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway. The measure would 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 Interstate 10 in the Counties of Los Angeles and San Bernardino as the Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway. The measure would 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, On March 9, 2018, Officer Greggory Jonathan Casillas of the Pomona Police Department died while serving in the line of duty, and his untimely death in the pursuit of the highest ideals of public safety has brought immense sorrow and loss to the people of the local community and throughout the state and the countless individuals whose lives he touched; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 22, 1987, in Glendale, Officer Greggory Casillas began his career in public safety in March 2015, serving as a Pomona Police Records Specialist until November of that year, at which time he became a Pomona Police Jailer and served in that capacity for one year, later entering the police academy on March 19, 2017, and being sworn as a Pomona Police Officer on September 7, 2017; and
WHEREAS, A man of great faith, Officer Casillas adored his family and greatly enjoyed hiking, especially on the San Dimas Trail, as well as eating Mexican dishes, trying new foods, and cooking healthy meals; and
WHEREAS, Officer Casillas was a true gentleman in every sense of the word, and will be remembered by his coworkers for his dedication to details and his honesty and by his siblings as a calm and collected individual who always thought ahead and was committed to accomplishing his goals; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the Pomona Police Department, Officer Casillas, a mature, stable, and responsible man, exemplified the true character of the brave men and women who devote their time and energy to the perilous duties of law enforcement, and he was renowned among his fellow officers for loving, honoring, and being dedicated to his family, the uniform, and the law enforcement community, all of which were indelible and inseparable in his life; and
WHEREAS, At the time of his death, Officer Greggory Casillas left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory his wife, Claudia; his sons Gregorio and Mariano; his father, Gregory; his mother, Marisela; his brothers, Dominick and Shawn; and his many longtime friends, the law enforcement community, and a grateful public; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature conveys its heartfelt sorrow at the passing of Officer Greggory Jonathan Casillas, and extends its deepest appreciation of the people of California for his dedication to preserving public safety; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature designates the portion of Interstate 10 between the North San Antonio Avenue undercrossing (post mile 46.718) in the County of Los Angeles, to the Mountain Avenue undercrossing (post mile 2.37) in the County of San Bernardino, as the Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost 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 sufficient to cover 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, On March 9, 2018, Officer Greggory Jonathan Casillas of the Pomona Police Department died while serving in the line of duty, and his untimely death in the pursuit of the highest ideals of public safety has brought immense sorrow and loss to the people of the local community and throughout the state and the countless individuals whose lives he touched; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 22, 1987, in Glendale, Officer Greggory Casillas began his career in public safety in March 2015, serving as a Pomona Police Records Specialist until November of that year, at which time he became a Pomona Police Jailer and served in that capacity for one year, later entering the police academy on March 19, 2017, and being sworn as a Pomona Police Officer on September 7, 2017; and
WHEREAS, A man of great faith, Officer Casillas adored his family and greatly enjoyed hiking, especially on the San Dimas Trail, as well as eating Mexican dishes, trying new foods, and cooking healthy meals; and
WHEREAS, Officer Casillas was a true gentleman in every sense of the word, and will be remembered by his coworkers for his dedication to details and his honesty and by his siblings as a calm and collected individual who always thought ahead and was committed to accomplishing his goals; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the Pomona Police Department, Officer Casillas, a mature, stable, and responsible man, exemplified the true character of the brave men and women who devote their time and energy to the perilous duties of law enforcement, and he was renowned among his fellow officers for loving, honoring, and being dedicated to his family, the uniform, and the law enforcement community, all of which were indelible and inseparable in his life; and
WHEREAS, At the time of his death, Officer Greggory Casillas left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory his wife, Claudia; his sons Gregorio and Mariano; his father, Gregory; his mother, Marisela; his brothers, Dominick and Shawn; and his many longtime friends, the law enforcement community, and a grateful public; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature conveys its heartfelt sorrow at the passing of Officer Greggory Jonathan Casillas, and extends its deepest appreciation of the people of California for his dedication to preserving public safety; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature designates the portion of Interstate 10 between the North San Antonio Avenue undercrossing (post mile 46.718) in the County of Los Angeles, to the Mountain Avenue undercrossing (post mile 2.37) in the County of San Bernardino, as the Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost 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 sufficient to cover 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, On March 9, 2018, Officer Greggory Jonathan Casillas of the Pomona Police Department died while serving in the line of duty, and his untimely death in the pursuit of the highest ideals of public safety has brought immense sorrow and loss to the people of the local community and throughout the state and the countless individuals whose lives he touched; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 22, 1987, in Glendale, Officer Greggory Casillas began his career in public safety in March 2015, serving as a Pomona Police Records Specialist until November of that year, at which time he became a Pomona Police Jailer and served in that capacity for one year, later entering the police academy on March 19, 2017, and being sworn as a Pomona Police Officer on September 7, 2017; and
WHEREAS, A man of great faith, Officer Casillas adored his family and greatly enjoyed hiking, especially on the San Dimas Trail, as well as eating Mexican dishes, trying new foods, and cooking healthy meals; and
WHEREAS, Officer Casillas was a true gentleman in every sense of the word, and will be remembered by his coworkers for his dedication to details and his honesty and by his siblings as a calm and collected individual who always thought ahead and was committed to accomplishing his goals; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the Pomona Police Department, Officer Casillas, a mature, stable, and responsible man, exemplified the true character of the brave men and women who devote their time and energy to the perilous duties of law enforcement, and he was renowned among his fellow officers for loving, honoring, and being dedicated to his family, the uniform, and the law enforcement community, all of which were indelible and inseparable in his life; and
WHEREAS, At the time of his death, Officer Greggory Casillas left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory his wife, Claudia; his sons Gregorio and Mariano; his father, Gregory; his mother, Marisela; his brothers, Dominick and Shawn; and his many longtime friends, the law enforcement community, and a grateful public; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature conveys its heartfelt sorrow at the passing of Officer Greggory Jonathan Casillas, and extends its deepest appreciation of the people of California for his dedication to preserving public safety; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature designates the portion of Interstate 10 between the North San Antonio Avenue undercrossing, post mile LA 4.718, undercrossing (post mile 46.718) in the County of Los Angeles, to the Mountain Avenue undercrossing, post mile SBD 2.37, undercrossing (post mile 2.37) in the County of San Bernardino, as the Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost 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 sufficient to cover 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, On March 9, 2018, Officer Greggory Jonathan Casillas of the Pomona Police Department died while serving in the line of duty, and his untimely death in the pursuit of the highest ideals of public safety has brought immense sorrow and loss to the people of the local community and throughout the state and the countless individuals whose lives he touched; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 22, 1987, in Glendale, Officer Greggory Casillas began his career in public safety in March 2015, serving as a Pomona Police Records Specialist until November of that year, at which time he became a Pomona Police Jailer and served in that capacity for one year, later entering the police academy on March 19, 2017, and being sworn as a Pomona Police Officer on September 7, 2017; and
WHEREAS, A man of great faith, Officer Casillas adored his family and greatly enjoyed hiking, especially on the San Dimas Trail, as well as eating Mexican dishes, trying new foods, and cooking healthy meals; and
WHEREAS, Officer Casillas was a true gentleman in every sense of the word, and will be remembered by his coworkers for his dedication to details and his honesty and by his siblings as a calm and collected individual who always thought ahead and was committed to accomplishing his goals; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the Pomona Police Department, Officer Casillas, a mature, stable, and responsible man, exemplified the true character of the brave men and women who devote their time and energy to the perilous duties of law enforcement, and he was renowned among his fellow officers for loving, honoring, and being dedicated to his family, the uniform, and the law enforcement community, all of which were indelible and inseparable in his life; and
WHEREAS, At the time of his death, Officer Greggory Casillas left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory his wife, Claudia; his sons Gregorio and Mariano; his father, Gregory; his mother, Marisela; his brothers, Dominick and Shawn; and his many longtime friends, the law enforcement community, and a grateful public; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature conveys its heartfelt sorrow at the passing of Officer Greggory Jonathan Casillas, and extends its deepest appreciation of the people of California for his dedication to preserving public safety; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature designates the portion of Interstate 10 between the North San Antonio Avenue undercrossing, post mile LA 4.718, in the County of Los Angeles, to the Mountain Avenue undercrossing, post mile SBD 2.37, in the County of San Bernardino, as the Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost 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 sufficient to cover 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.
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| Aug 17, 2018 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 157, Statutes of 2018. |
| Aug 17, 2018 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. |
| Aug 14, 2018 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Aug 13, 2018 | Adopted and to Assembly. |
| Aug 7, 2018 | Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar. |
| Aug 6, 2018 | From committee: Be ordered to second reading file pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to Consent Calendar. |
| Jul 3, 2018 | From committee: Be adopted, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (July 3). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun 27, 2018 | Referred to Com. on T. & H. |
| Jun 18, 2018 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Adopted and to Senate. |
| Jun 11, 2018 | From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (June 11). |
| Jun 4, 2018 | Re-referred to Com. on TRANS. |
| May 31, 2018 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on RLS. Amended. |
| May 14, 2018 | Referred to Com. on TRANS. |
| May 9, 2018 | From printer. |
| May 8, 2018 | Introduced. To print. |
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| Aug 13, 2018 | Consent Calendar ACR236 | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Jul 3, 2018 | Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Housing |
Passed |
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| Jun 14, 2018 | ACR 236 RODRIGUEZ Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Jun 11, 2018 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation |
Passed |
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CONSENT
Bill No: ACR 236
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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 COMMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 78-0, 6/14/18 (Consent) - See last page for vote
DIGEST:
This resolution designates a specified portion of Interstate 10 in the Counties of Los Angeles and San Bernardino as the Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway.
ANALYSIS: This resolution designates the portion of Interstate 10 between the North San Antonio Avenue undercrossing (postmile 46.718) in the County of Los Angeles, to the Mountain Avenue undercrossing (postmile 2.37) in the County of San Bernardino, as the Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas 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.
Comments
- Purpose. The purpose of this resolution is to honor the life and service of Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas.
- Officer Casillas. Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas dreamed of being a police officer from a young age, inspired by the D.A.R.E. officers in his local neighborhood in Lincoln Heights. He was sworn in as a police officer in September 2017. Officer Casillas died in the line of duty in March 2018 as he was struck by bullets fired from behind a door while pursuing a reckless driver into an apartment complex. He was 30 years old.
Officer Casillas is survived by his wife, two sons, mother and father, two brothers, and his community.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Local: No
None received
None received
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 78-0, 6/14/18
AYES: Acosta, Aguiar-Curry, Travis Allen, Arambula, Baker, Berman, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonta, Brough, Burke, Caballero, Calderon, Carrillo, Cervantes, Chau, Chávez, Chiu, Choi, Cooley, Cooper, Cunningham, Dahle, Daly, Eggman, Flora, Fong, Frazier, Friedman, Gabriel, Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, 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, Rivas, Rodriguez, Rubio, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Voepel, Waldron, Weber, Wood, Rendon
NO VOTE RECORDED: Chen, Chu
8/7/18 17:24:02
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING
Senator Jim Beall, Chair
2017 - 2018 Regular
Bill No: ACR 236 Hearing Date: 7/3/2018
Author: | Rodriguez | ||
Version: | 5/31/2018 | ||
Urgency: | No | Fiscal: | Yes |
Consultant: | Randy Chinn | ||
SUBJECT: Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway
DIGEST: This resolution designates a specified portion of Interstate 10 in the Counties of Los Angeles and San Bernardino as the Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas 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:
- 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.
- The person being honored must be deceased.
- The naming must be done without cost to the state. Costs for signs and plaques must be paid by local or private sources.
- 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.
- The segment of highway being named must not exceed five miles in length.
- The proposed designation must reflect a community consensus and be without local opposition.
- 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 Interstate 10 between the North San Antonio Avenue undercrossing (postmile 46.718) in the County of Los Angeles, to the Mountain Avenue undercrossing (postmile 2.37) in the County of San Bernardino, as the Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway
COMMENTS:
- Purpose. The purpose of this resolution is to honor the life and service of Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas.
- Background on Officer Casillas. Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas dreamed of being a police officer from a young age, inspired by the D.A.R.E. officers in his local neighborhood in Lincoln Heights. He was sworn in as a police officer in September 2017. Officer Casillas died in the line of duty in March 2018 as he was struck by bullets fired from behind a door while pursuing a reckless driver into an apartment complex. He was 30 years old.
Officer Casillas is survived by his wife, two sons, mother and father, two brothers, and his community.
- 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:
None received.
OPPOSITION:
None received.
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Date of Hearing: June 11, 2018
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Jim Frazier, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 236 (
Author:Rodriguez) – As Amended Ver:May 31, 2018
SUBJECT: Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway
SUMMARY: Designates a portion of Interstate 10 (I-10) as the “Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway”. Specifically, this resolution:
- Recounts the life and accomplishments of Officer Greggory Casillas, who served on the Pomona Police Force.
- Designates a portion of I-10 between North San Antonio Avenue to the Mountain Avenue undercrossing in LA and San Bernardino County as the “Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway”.
- Requests that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) determine the cost of the 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 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: Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas sacrificed his life while on the line of duty. He was struck by bullets fired from behind a door while pursuing a reckless driver into an apartment complex. He was 30 years old.
Officer Casillas was just beginning his career as a member of the Pomona Police department. He was sworn in as a police officer in September 2017 and passed away in March 2018. Casillas dreamed of being a police officer from a young age, inspired by the D.A.R.E. officers in his local neighborhood in Lincoln Heights. Officer Casillas is survived by his wife, two sons, mother and father; two brothers and his community. This resolution designates a portion of I-10 between North San Antonio Avenue to the Mountain Avenue undercrossing in LA and San Bernardino County as the “Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway”.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: David Sforza / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093
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