New York: Bridge to be named in memory of Trooper Skinner
A bridge in Broome County will be named in memory of State Trooper Christopher Skinner.
In May 2014, Skinner was outside of his cruiser issuing a traffic ticket on Interstate 81 in the town of Chenango. State police say a man from Florida intentionally struck and killed the trooper.
The I-81 north and southbound bridges crossing U.S. Route 11 will be named the "Trooper Christopher G. Skinner Memorial Bridge."
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday signed the legislation both the Assembly and Senate unanimously passed in June.
State Assemblyman Clifford Crouch thanked the governor, stating, "This legislation is but a small token of appreciation and gratitude that we can show to honor and remember Trooper Skinner, and also to thank him for his dedication and service in keeping our state, communities, and families safer."
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