This measure would designate the portion of Interstate 5 between the Pico-Lyons Overcrossing and the McBean Parkway Overcrossing in the City of Santa Clarita as the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Deputy Hagop Jake Kuredjian 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 sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate the portion of Interstate 5 between the Pico-Lyons Overcrossing and the McBean Parkway Overcrossing in the City of Santa Clarita as the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Deputy Hagop Jake Kuredjian 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 sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate the portion of Interstate 5 between the Pico-Lyons Overcrossing and the McBean Parkway Overcrossing in the City of Santa Clarita as the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Deputy Hagop Jake Kuredjian Memorial Highway. The measure would also request that the Department of Transportation determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs.

WHEREAS, Of all the promises America offers, none is more elusive or precious than the right to be free from crime and violence; and

WHEREAS, Californians are indebted every day to our peace officers, and we pay special tribute to their bravery and dedication and share in their pain when one of their members is killed in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, The men and women of law enforcement have the unenviable task of guaranteeing the publics safety and it is as difficult and dangerous as it is important, as evidenced by the death, at 40 years of age, of Deputy Hagop Jake Kuredjian of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, who was tragically shot and killed on August 31, 2001, in the City of Santa Clarita; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kuredjian faithfully served the residents of the County of Los Angeles as a deputy sheriff; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kuredjian stated that the reason he became a law enforcement officer was to be a peacekeeper and community guardian; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kuredjian worked to serve those that needed his service, help those who needed help, and protect those that couldnt protect themselves, and, as a deputy sheriff, he was praised by his peers, supervisors, and members of the community for his tireless efforts to protect people, prevent incidents, and serve as a leader; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize the hazardous work, serious responsibility, and strong commitment that Deputy Kuredjian willingly accepted during his 17 years as a law enforcement officer; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kuredjian is remembered as a dedicated and devoted son to Anahid, and role model for his brothers Raffi and Garo, and a man who committed his life, beliefs, and career to the County of Los Angeles and the safety of its residents; 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 Interstate 5 between the Pico-Lyons Overcrossing, 53-1783, at postmile R50.326, and the McBean Parkway Overcrossing, 53-2057, at postmile R51.442, in the City of Santa Clarita in the County of Los Angeles as the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Deputy Hagop Jake Kuredjian 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 Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Of all the promises America offers, none is more elusive or precious than the right to be free from crime and violence; and

WHEREAS, Californians are indebted every day to our peace officers, and we pay special tribute to their bravery and dedication and share in their pain when one of their members is killed in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, The men and women of law enforcement have the unenviable task of guaranteeing the publics safety and it is as difficult and dangerous as it is important, as evidenced by the death, at 40 years of age, of Deputy Hagop Jake Kuredjian of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, who was tragically shot and killed on August 31, 2001, in the City of Santa Clarita; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kuredjian faithfully served the residents of the County of Los Angeles as a deputy sheriff; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kuredjian stated that the reason he became a law enforcement officer was to be a peacekeeper and community guardian; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kuredjian worked to serve those that needed his service, help those who needed help, and protect those that couldnt protect themselves, and, as a deputy sheriff, he was praised by his peers, supervisors, and members of the community for his tireless efforts to protect people, prevent incidents, and serve as a leader; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize the hazardous work, serious responsibility, and strong commitment that Deputy Kuredjian willingly accepted during his 17 years as a law enforcement officer; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kuredjian is remembered as a dedicated and devoted son to Anahid, and role model for his brothers Raffi and Garo, and a man who committed his life, beliefs, and career to the County of Los Angeles and the safety of its residents; 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 Interstate 5 between the Pico-Lyons Overcrossing, 53-1783, at postmile R50.326, and the McBean Parkway Overcrossing, 53-2057, at postmile R51.442, in the City of Santa Clarita in the County of Los Angeles as the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Deputy Hagop Jake Kuredjian 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 Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Of all the promises America offers, none is more elusive or precious than the right to be free from crime and violence; and

WHEREAS, Californians are indebted every day to our peace officers, and we pay special tribute to their bravery and dedication and share in their pain when one of their members is killed in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, The men and women of law enforcement have the unenviable task of guaranteeing the publics safety and it is as difficult and dangerous as it is important, as evidenced by the death, at 40 years of age, of Deputy Hagop Jake Kuredjian of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, who was tragically shot and killed on August 31, 2001, in the City of Santa Clarita; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kuredjian faithfully served the residents of the County of Los Angeles as a deputy sheriff; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kuredjian stated that the reason he became a law enforcement officer was to be a peacekeeper and community guardian; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kuredjian worked to serve those that needed his service, help those who needed help, and protect those that couldnt protect themselves, and, as a deputy sheriff, he was praised by his peers, supervisors, and members of the community for his tireless efforts to protect people, prevent incidents, and serve as a leader; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize the hazardous work, serious responsibility, and strong commitment that Deputy Kuredjian willingly accepted during his 17 years as a law enforcement officer; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Kuredjian is remembered as a dedicated and devoted son to Anahid, and role model for his brothers Raffi and Garo, and a man who committed his life, beliefs, and career to the County of Los Angeles and the safety of its residents; 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 Interstate 5 between the Pico-Lyons Overcrossing, 53-1783, at postmile R50.326, and the McBean Parkway Overcrossing, 53-2057, at postmile R51.442, in the City of Santa Clarita in the County of Los Angeles as the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Deputy Hagop Jake Kuredjian 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 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 92

Author: Schiavo (D), et al.

Introduced: 6/5/23

Vote: 21

SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 15-0, 4/9/24

AYES: Cortese, Niello, Allen, Archuleta, Becker, Blakespear, Dahle, Dodd, Gonzalez, Limón, Newman, Nguyen, Portantino, Seyarto, Umberg

SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 74-0, 8/14/23 (Consent) - See last page for vote

SUBJECT: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian Memorial Highway

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution designates the portion of Interstate 5 between the Pico-Lyons Overcrossing and the McBean Parkway Overcrossing in the City of Santa Clarita as the “Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian Memorial Highway.”

ANALYSIS: Existing law assigns the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways, including the installation and maintenance of highway signs.

This resolution:

1. Recounts the life and career of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian.
2. Designates the portion of Interstate 5 between the Pico-Lyons Overcrossing, 53-1783, at postmile R50.326, and the McBean Parkway Overcrossing, 53-2057, at postmile R51.442, in the City of Santa Clarita in the County of Los Angeles as the “Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian Memorial Highway.”
3. Requests 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 nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs.

Background

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian served the residents of the County of Los Angeles as a deputy sheriff for 17 years. Deputy Kuredjian stated that the reason he became a law enforcement officer was to be a peacekeeper and community guardian. He worked to serve those that needed his service, help those who needed help, and protect those that couldn’t protect themselves, and, as a deputy sheriff, he was praised by his peers, supervisors, and members of the community for his tireless efforts to protect people, prevent incidents, and serve as a leader.

On August 21, 2001, at age 40, Deputy Kuredjian was shot in the City of Santa Clarita, while assisting federal agents who attempted to serve an arrest warrant on an individual responsible for impersonating a police officer and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Deputy Kuredjian was mortally wounded, and he died at the hospital a short time later. Deputy Kuredjian is survived by his father, Anahid, and his brothers Raffi and Garo. He is remembered as a devoted son, and a role model for his family and friends.

Comments

According to the author, “Local law enforcement defends our rights and helps keep our communities safe. When one loses their life in the line of duty, it is only right that they are honored for their service and sacrifice. Deputy Kuredjian had been an LA county Sheriff for over 17 years when his life was tragically taken while serving. Naming this segment of highway not only honors his memory and achievement, but also reaffirms the positive impact he had on his community.”

Writing in support of the resolution, the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs state, “In recognition of Deputy Kuredjian's dedication to his career in law enforcement, his service to the residents of Los Angeles County, and his ultimate sacrifice, it is a fitting tribute to designate a portion of Interstate 5 in the County of Los Angeles as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian Memorial Highway.”

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 4/24/24)

Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs
City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/24/24)

None received

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 74-0, 8/14/23

AYES: Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Bains, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Bryan, Calderon, Juan Carrillo, Wendy Carrillo, Cervantes, Chen, Connolly, Megan Dahle, Davies, Dixon, Flora, Mike Fong, Vince Fong, Friedman, Gabriel, Gallagher, Gipson, Grayson, Haney, Hart, Holden, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Jones-Sawyer, Lackey, Lee, Low, Lowenthal, Maienschein, Mathis, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Jim Patterson, Joe Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Rendon, Reyes, Luz Rivas, Rodriguez, Sanchez, Santiago, Schiavo, Soria, Ta, Ting, Valencia, Villapudua, Waldron, Wallis, Ward, Weber, Wicks, Wilson, Wood, Zbur, Robert Rivas

NO VOTE RECORDED: Essayli, Garcia, Kalra, McCarty, Stephanie Nguyen, Blanca Rubio

Prepared by: Melissa White / TRANS. / (916) 651-4121

4/24/24 13:52:45

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Senator Dave Cortese, Chair

2023 - 2024 Regular

Bill No: ACR 92 Hearing Date: 4/9/2024

SUBJECT: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian Memorial Highway

DIGEST: This resolution designates the portion of Interstate 5 between the Pico-Lyons Overcrossing and the McBean Parkway Overcrossing in the City of Santa Clarita as the “Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian Memorial Highway.”

ANALYSIS:

Existing law:

1. Assigns the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways, including the installation and maintenance of highway signs.

Committee Policy:

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:

1. Recounts the life and career of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian.
2. Designates the portion of Interstate 5 between the Pico-Lyons Overcrossing, 53-1783, at postmile R50.326, and the McBean Parkway Overcrossing, 53-2057, at postmile R51.442, in the City of Santa Clarita in the County of Los Angeles as the “Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian Memorial Highway.”
3. Requests 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 nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs.

COMMENTS:

1. Purpose of the resolution. According to the author, “Local law enforcement defends our rights and helps keep our communities safe. When one loses their life in the line of duty, it is only right that they are honored for their service and sacrifice. Deputy Kuredjian had been an LA county Sheriff for over 17 years when his life was tragically taken while serving. Naming this segment of highway not only honors his memory and achievement, but also reaffirms the positive impact he had on his community.”
2. Background. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian served the residents of the County of Los Angeles as a deputy sheriff for 17 years. Deputy Kuredjian stated that the reason he became a law enforcement officer was to be a peacekeeper and community guardian. He worked to serve those that needed his service, help those who needed help, and protect those that couldn’t protect themselves, and, as a deputy sheriff, he was praised by his peers, supervisors, and members of the community for his tireless efforts to protect people, prevent incidents, and serve as a leader.

On August 21, 2001, at age 40, Deputy Kuredjian was shot in the City of Santa Clarita, while assisting federal agents who attempted to serve an arrest warrant on an individual responsible for impersonating a police officer and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Deputy Kuredjian was mortally wounded, and he died at the hospital a short time later. Deputy Kuredjian is survived by his father, Anahid, and his brothers Raffi and Garo. He is remembered as a devoted son, and a role model for his family and friends.

Writing in support of the resolution, the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs state, “In recognition of Deputy Kuredjian's dedication to his career in law enforcement, his service to the residents of Los Angeles County, and his ultimate sacrifice, it is a fitting tribute to designate a portion of Interstate 5 in the County of Los Angeles as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian Memorial Highway.”

1. Consistent with committee policy. This resolution is consistent with committee policy.

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

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

April 3, 2024.)

SUPPORT:

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (sponsor)

Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs
City of Santa Clarita

OPPOSITION:

None received

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Date of Hearing: July 3, 2023

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Laura Friedman, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 92 (

Author:Schiavo) – As Introduced Ver:June 5, 2023

SUBJECT: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian Memorial Highway

SUMMARY: Designates the portion of Interstate 5 between the Pico-Lyons Overcrossing and the McBean Parkway Overcrossing in the City of Santa Clarita as the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian Memorial Highway. The measure would also request that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the 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 determine the cost of appropriate signage consistent with requirements for the state highway system, and only erect the appropriate signage upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering the cost.

COMMENTS: Of all the promises America offers, none is more elusive or precious than the right to be free from crime and violence. Californians are indebted every day to our peace officers, and we pay special tribute to their bravery and dedication and share in their pain when one of their members is killed in the line of duty. The men and women of law enforcement have the unenviable task of guaranteeing the public’s safety and it is as difficult and dangerous as it is important, as evidenced by the death, at 40 years of age, of Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, who was tragically shot and killed on August 31, 2001, in the City of Santa Clarita.

Deputy Kuredjian faithfully served the residents of the County of Los Angeles as a deputy sheriff and had stated that the reason he became a law enforcement officer was to be a peacekeeper and community guardian. Deputy Kuredjian worked to serve those that needed his service, help those who needed help, and protect those that couldn’t protect themselves. As a deputy sheriff, he was praised by his peers, supervisors, and members of the community for his tireless efforts to protect people, prevent incidents, and serve as a leader.

It is appropriate to recognize the hazardous work, serious responsibility, and strong commitment that Deputy Kuredjian willingly accepted during his 17 years as a law enforcement officer. Deputy Kuredjian is remembered as a dedicated and devoted son to Anahid, and role model for his brothers Raffi and Garo, and a man who committed his life, beliefs, and career to the County of Los Angeles and the safety of its residents.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Aimee Anspach / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093