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Committee hears bill to name stretch of Highway 93 the La Verne Parish Memorial Highway
Summary
Sen. Hertz introduced SB 392 to designate a stretch of Highway 93 north of Ronan as the La Verne Parish Memorial Highway; veterans and local supporters testified that Parish's service merits recognition and MDT agreed to assist with signage and mapping.
Sen. Hertz opened a hearing on Senate Bill 392 to establish the La Verne Parish Memorial Highway north of Ronan on Highway 93, describing La Verne Parish’s military service, local ties and memorialization at the Ronan high-school field and the Mountain View Cemetery.
Proponents including Sen. John Fuller, Roger Hagan (a member of the Board of Veteran Affairs), and Dan Solomon (Ronan) described Parish’s actions as a combat medic and urged recognition. Roger Hagan noted support from veterans’ organizations including the American Legion and said the Montana Department of Transportation has agreed to provide signage and mapping assistance.
John Schwartz, administrator of MDT’s maintenance division, identified himself as an informational witness available to answer department-specific questions. Committee members commented on the significance of honoring Medal of Honor or similar recipients; Sen. Hertz closed by asking that a House member carry the bill to the floor.
The chair closed the hearing on SB 392. Proponents emphasized community recognition for Parish and noted MDT’s role in implementing signage if the bill moves forward.
