This measure would designate a specified portion of State Route 120 in the County of San Joaquin as the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Deputies Floyd and Michael Coleman Memorial Highway. The measure would 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.

This measure would designate a specified portion of State Route 120 in the County of San Joaquin as the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Deputies Floyd and Michael Coleman Memorial Highway. The measure would 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.

This measure would designate a specified portion of State Route 120 in the County of San Joaquin as the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Deputies Floyd and Michael Coleman Memorial Highway. The measure would 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, Floyd Coleman and his son, Michael Coleman, lived in the City of Manteca; and

WHEREAS, Michael Coleman attended schools in the City of Manteca; and

WHEREAS, Floyd Coleman was sworn in as a member of the sheriffs auxiliary in 1954; and

WHEREAS, Michael Coleman joined the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office as a cadet and he was promoted one year later to a deputy, with his father pinning his gold star on Michaels chest; and

WHEREAS, Floyd Coleman served as the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Offices Rangemaster, teaching young deputies the techniques necessary to properly use a firearm; and

WHEREAS, Michael worked in the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Offices Custody Division and Patrol Division, and he worked as an undercover detective in the Metropolitan Narcotics Task Force; and

WHEREAS, On March 25, 1982, Floyd Coleman was working at the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Offices range, and the Metropolitan Narcotics Task Force was assigned to serve a search warrant for drugs in the City of Stockton; and

WHEREAS, Detective Michael Coleman responded and an exchange of gunfire occurred during the service of the search warrant, resulting in Detective Michael Coleman being shot; and

WHEREAS, Detective Michael Coleman was transported to Dameron Hospital in the City of Stockton; and

WHEREAS, A patrol unit responded to the range to transport Floyd Coleman to the hospital, and as they approached the hospital, Floyd slumped forward; and

WHEREAS, Floyd had suffered a heart attack, and he was rushed into an examination room inside the hospital, but it was too late; and

WHEREAS, Floyd and Michael Coleman were pronounced dead, and were later laid to rest side by side; and

WHEREAS, Floyd and Michael Coleman are both buried in St. Johns Catholic Cemetery in the City of Escalon; and

WHEREAS, Floyd and Michael Coleman will be remembered for their hard work and dedication to professionalism in law enforcement, and they will be profoundly missed by all; 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 120 from S Van Allen Road, at postmile 13.83, to N Ripon Road, at postmile 9.82, in the County of San Joaquin as the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Deputies Floyd and Michael Coleman 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 the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Floyd Coleman and his son, Michael Coleman, lived in the City of Manteca; and

WHEREAS, Michael Coleman attended schools in the City of Manteca; and

WHEREAS, Floyd Coleman was sworn in as a member of the sheriffs auxiliary in 1954; and

WHEREAS, Michael Coleman joined the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office as a cadet and he was promoted one year later to a deputy, with his father pinning his gold star on Michaels chest; and

WHEREAS, Floyd Coleman served as the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Offices Rangemaster, teaching young deputies the techniques necessary to properly use a firearm; and

WHEREAS, Michael worked in the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Offices Custody Division and Patrol Division, and he worked as an undercover detective in the Metropolitan Narcotics Task Force; and

WHEREAS, On March 25, 1982, Floyd Coleman was working at the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Offices range, and the Metropolitan Narcotics Task Force was assigned to serve a search warrant for drugs in the City of Stockton; and

WHEREAS, Detective Michael Coleman responded and an exchange of gunfire occurred during the service of the search warrant, resulting in Detective Michael Coleman being shot; and

WHEREAS, Detective Michael Coleman was transported to Dameron Hospital in the City of Stockton; and

WHEREAS, A patrol unit responded to the range to transport Floyd Coleman to the hospital, and as they approached the hospital, Floyd slumped forward; and

WHEREAS, Floyd had suffered a heart attack, and he was rushed into an examination room inside the hospital, but it was too late; and

WHEREAS, Floyd and Michael Coleman were pronounced dead, and were later laid to rest side by side; and

WHEREAS, Floyd and Michael Coleman are both buried in St. Johns Catholic Cemetery in the City of Escalon; and

WHEREAS, Floyd and Michael Coleman will be remembered for their hard work and dedication to professionalism in law enforcement, and they will be profoundly missed by all; 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 120 from S Van Allen Road, at postmile 13.83, to N Ripon Road, at postmile 9.82, in the County of San Joaquin as the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Deputies Floyd and Michael Coleman 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 the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Floyd Coleman and his son, Michael Coleman, lived in the City of Manteca; and

WHEREAS, Michael Coleman attended schools in the City of Manteca; and

WHEREAS, Floyd Coleman was sworn in as a member of the sheriffs auxiliary in 1954; and

WHEREAS, Michael Coleman joined the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office as a cadet and he was promoted one year later to a deputy, with his father pinning his gold star on Michaels chest; and

WHEREAS, Floyd Coleman served as the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Offices Rangemaster, teaching young deputies the techniques necessary to properly use a firearm; and

WHEREAS, Michael worked in the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Offices Custody Division and Patrol Division, and he worked as an undercover detective in the Metropolitan Narcotics Task Force; and

WHEREAS, On March 25, 1982, Floyd Coleman was working at the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Offices range, and the Metropolitan Narcotics Task Force was assigned to serve a search warrant for drugs in the City of Stockton; and

WHEREAS, Detective Michael Coleman responded and an exchange of gunfire occurred during the service of the search warrant, resulting in Detective Michael Coleman being shot; and

WHEREAS, Detective Michael Coleman was transported to Dameron Hospital in the City of Stockton; and

WHEREAS, A patrol unit responded to the range to transport Floyd Coleman to the hospital, and as they approached the hospital, Floyd slumped forward; and

WHEREAS, Floyd had suffered a heart attack, and he was rushed into an examination room inside the hospital, but it was too late; and

WHEREAS, Floyd and Michael Coleman were pronounced dead, and were later laid to rest side by side; and

WHEREAS, Floyd and Michael Coleman are both buried in St. Johns Catholic Cemetery in the City of Escalon; and

WHEREAS, Floyd and Michael Coleman will be remembered for their hard work and dedication to professionalism in law enforcement, and they will be profoundly missed by all; 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 120 from S Van Allen Road, at postmile 13.83, to N Ripon Road, at postmile 9.82, in the County of San Joaquin as the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Deputies Floyd and Michael Coleman 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 the author for appropriate distribution.

 CONSENT  

Bill No: ACR 142

Author: Ransom (D) and Flora (R)

Introduced: 2/19/26

Vote: 21

SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 13-0, 6/9/26

AYES: Cortese, Strickland, Archuleta, Arreguín, Blakespear, Dahle, Gonzalez, Grayson, Menjivar, Richardson, Seyarto, Valladares, Wiener

SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 74-0, 4/23/26 (Consent) - See last page for vote

SUBJECT: San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Deputies Floyd and Michael Coleman Memorial Highway

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution designates a section of State Route 120 from South Van Allen Road to North Ripon road in the County of San Joaquin as the “San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Deputies Floyd and Michael Coleman 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.

Senate Transportation 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 be deceased or a former elected public official who has been out of office for at least 25 years.
2. The person must have provided extraordinary public service or some exemplary contribution to the public good and have a connection to the community where the highway is located.
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.

1. The proposed designation must reflect a community consensus and be without local opposition.
2. 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 careers and deaths of San Joaquin Sheriff’s Deputies Floyd Coleman and Michael Coleman.
2. Designates a portion of State Route 120 from South Van Allen Road, at postmile 13.83, to North Ripon Road, at postmile 9.82, in the County of San Joaquin as the “San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Deputies Floyd and Michael Coleman 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

Purpose of the resolution. According to the author, “This resolution is necessary to honor the extraordinary service and sacrifice of San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Deputies Floyd Coleman and his son, Michael Coleman. Both men dedicated their lives to protecting their community through their work in law enforcement, exemplifying professionalism, courage, and commitment to public safety. Their tragic passing on the same day underscores the profound risks faced by those who serve. Designating a portion of State Route 120 as the Floyd and Michael Coleman Memorial Highway ensures their legacy is permanently recognized and preserved. This designation provides the community, their colleagues, and their loved ones with a lasting tribute that reflects their dedication and sacrifice, while reminding future generations of the importance of public service and the cost at which it sometimes comes.”

Background. Floyd Coleman, along with his son Michael Coleman, lived in the City of Manteca, where Michael attended school. In 1954, Floyd Coleman was sworn in as a member of the sheriff’s auxiliary, eventually serving as the Sherrif’s Office’s Range Master. In this role, Floyd trained young deputies how to properly use firearms.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Michael eventually joined the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office as a cadet, and was soon promoted to deputy. While with the Sheriff’s office, Michael worked in the Custody Division, Patrol Division, and as an undercover detective in the Metropolitan Narcotics Task Force.

On March 25, 1982, Floyd was working at the Sheriff’s Office’s range while Michael helped serve a search warrant for drugs in Stockton. An exchange of gunfire occurred while serving the search warrant and Michael was shot. He was rushed to the local Dameron Hospital in critical condition. Meanwhile, a patrol unit arrived at the range to take Floyd to the hospital to see Michael. However, as the patrol unit approached the hospital, Floyd suffered a heart attack and was quickly rushed inside.

Floyd and Michael were both pronounced dead by the same doctor within five minutes of each other after arriving at the hospital. They were later laid to rest side by side in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in the City of Escalon. Both Floyd and Michael are still remembered for their hard work and dedication to professionalism in law enforcement.

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

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 6/15/26)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/15/26)

None received

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 74-0, 4/23/26

AYES: Aguiar-Curry, Ahrens, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Ávila Farías, Bains, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Bryan, Calderon, Caloza, Carrillo, Castillo, Chen, Connolly, Davies, DeMaio, Dixon, Elhawary, Ellis, Flora, Fong, Gabriel, Gallagher, Garcia, Gipson, Jeff Gonzalez, Mark González, Haney, Harabedian, Hart, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Johnson, Kalra, Krell, Lackey, Lee, Lowenthal, Macedo, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Nguyen, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Patel, Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Ransom, Michelle Rodriguez, Rogers, Blanca Rubio, Sanchez, Schiavo, Schultz, Solache, Stefani, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Wallis, Ward, Wilson, Zbur, Rivas

NO VOTE RECORDED: Addis, Hadwick, Celeste Rodriguez, Sharp-Collins, Soria, Wicks

Prepared by: Samuel Myers / TRANS. / (916) 651-4121

6/16/26 16:43:07

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Senator Dave Cortese, Chair

2025 - 2026 Regular

Bill No: Hearing Date: 6/9/2026

SUBJECT:

DIGEST: This resolution designates a section of State Route 120 from South Van Allen Road to North Ripon road in the County of San Joaquin as the “San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Deputies Floyd and Michael Coleman 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 be deceased or a former elected public official who has been out of office for at least 25 years.
2. The person must have provided extraordinary public service or some exemplary contribution to the public good and have a connection to the community where the highway is located.
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 careers and deaths of San Joaquin Sheriff’s Deputies Floyd Coleman and Michael Coleman.
   
2. Designates a portion of State Route 120 from South Van Allen Road, at postmile 13.83, to North Ripon Road, at postmile 9.82, in the County of San Joaquin as the “San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Deputies Floyd and Michael Coleman 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, “This resolution is necessary to honor the extraordinary service and sacrifice of San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Deputies Floyd Coleman and his son, Michael Coleman. Both men dedicated their lives to protecting their community through their work in law enforcement, exemplifying professionalism, courage, and commitment to public safety. Their tragic passing on the same day underscores the profound risks faced by those who serve. Designating a portion of State Route 120 as the Floyd and Michael Coleman Memorial Highway ensures their legacy is permanently recognized and preserved. This designation provides the community, their colleagues, and their loved ones with a lasting tribute that reflects their dedication and sacrifice, while reminding future generations of the importance of public service and the cost at which it sometimes comes.”
   
2. Background. Floyd Coleman, along with his son Michael Coleman, lived in the City of Manteca, where Michael attended school. In 1954, Floyd Coleman was sworn in as a member of the sheriff’s auxiliary, eventually serving as the Sherrif’s Office’s Range Master. In this role, Floyd trained young deputies how to properly use firearms.
   
   Following in his father’s footsteps, Michael eventually joined the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office as a cadet, and was soon promoted to deputy. While with the Sheriff’s office, Michael worked in the Custody Division, Patrol Division, and as an undercover detective in the Metropolitan Narcotics Task Force.
   
   On March 25, 1982, Floyd was working at the Sheriff’s Office’s range while Michael helped serve a search warrant for drugs in Stockton. An exchange of gunfire occurred while serving the search warrant and Michael was shot. He was rushed to the local Dameron Hospital in critical condition. Meanwhile, a patrol unit arrived at the range to take Floyd to the hospital to see Michael. However, as the patrol unit approached the hospital, Floyd suffered a heart attack and was quickly rushed inside.
   
   Floyd and Michael were both pronounced dead by the same doctor within five minutes of each other after arriving at the hospital. They were later laid to rest side by side in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in the City of Escalon. Both Floyd and Michael are still remembered for their hard work and dedication to professionalism in law enforcement.
   
3. 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,

June 3, 2026.)

SUPPORT:

None received

OPPOSITION:

None received

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Date of Hearing: April 20, 2026

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Lori D. Wilson, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 142 (

Author:Ransom) – As Introduced Ver:February 19, 2026

SUBJECT: San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Deputies Floyd and Michael Coleman Memorial Highway

SUMMARY: Designates a specified portion of State Route 120 in the County of San Joaquin as the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Deputies Floyd and Michael Coleman Memorial Highway. The measure would 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: Floyd Coleman and his son, Michael Coleman, were dedicated residents of the City of Manteca who shared a deep commitment to the safety of their community and the profession of law enforcement.

Floyd Coleman’s service began in 1954 when he was sworn in as a member of the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Auxiliary, eventually serving as the Department’s Rangemaster, where he mentored and trained young deputies in the safe and proficient use of firearms.

Michael Coleman followed his father’s path of service, joining the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office as a cadet rising to the rank of deputy one year later, a proud milestone marked by his father pinning his gold star to his chest.

During his distinguished career, Detective Michael Coleman served in the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office’s Custody and Patrol Divisions and worked as an undercover detective in the Metropolitan Narcotics Task Force.

On March 25, 1982, while Floyd Coleman was working at the Sheriff’s range, the Metropolitan Narcotics Task Force was assigned to serve a search warrant for drugs in the City of Stockton.

During the service of that warrant, an exchange of gunfire occurred, and Detective Michael Coleman was shot. Detective Michael Coleman was transported to Dameron Hospital in the City of Stockton.

Upon learning of the incident, a patrol unit was dispatched to transport Floyd Coleman to Dameron Hospital to be with his son. As the patrol unit approached the hospital, Floyd Coleman slumped forward suffering a heart attack. He was rushed into the examination room inside of the hospital, but it was too late. Floyd and Michael Coleman were both pronounced dead and later laid to rest side by side at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in the City of Escalon.

Floyd and Michael Coleman are remembered for their hard work and dedication to professionalism in law enforcement.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

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