Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Naming a Portion of the State Highway System in Montgomery County in Honor of Sergeant Jeremy J. VanNostrand

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.03161-A/A.5268A) renaming Montgomery County roadway in honor of a state police sergeant who tragically lost his life in a motor vehicle crash. The measure designates a portion of State Route 5S in the Town of Glen as the "Sergeant Jeremy J. VanNostrand Memorial Highway."

"Sergeant VanNostrand was a dedicated and hard-working state trooper whose life was tragically taken from us too soon," Governor Cuomo said. "New Yorkers will never forget Sergeant VanNostrand's service to our state and this memorial is a fitting tribute to his life and career of public service."

On November 27, 2018, Sergeant Jeremy J. VanNostrand tragically lost his life as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident that occurred outside the State Police Barracks in the Town of Glen where he was stationed. A six-year veteran serving in Troop G, Sergeant VanNostrand began his public service career in 2004 when he began employment with the New York State Department of Corrections.

Senator George Amedore said, "Sergeant Jeremy J. VanNostrand was a dedicated New York State Trooper who was committed to protecting the community he loved, and the entire community mourned when his life was tragically cut short. I want to thank the Governor for signing this legislation to rename the stretch of road he traveled every day in his honor. It is a fitting tribute to his memory and legacy of service."

Assembly Member Angelo Santabarbara said, "This highway will serve not only as a tribute for the family of Trooper VanNostrand, but for the community of the New York State Police. This man was an inspiration and a devoted officer to the people of New York. It is important we preserve his memory, and we honor him for the life of sacrifice he gave as a public servant. This memorial will commemorate the life of a man that gave of himself for the safety of others, and we will continue to remember the difference he made in our community and our state."

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