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Kansas committee hears emotional support for naming stretch of I-35 after Deputy Sam Smith
Summary
The House Committee on Transportation heard unanimous proponent testimony for House Bill 24 71 to designate a portion of Interstate 35 in Franklin County as the Deputy Sam Smith Memorial Highway. Family members, law-enforcement colleagues and Ottawa’s mayor described Smith’s volunteer work and asked lawmakers to honor his service; staff noted sign-placement requires full funding under state statute.
House lawmakers on the House Committee on Transportation heard testimony in favor of House Bill 24 71 to designate a portion of Interstate 35 in Franklin County as the Deputy Sam Smith Memorial Highway.
Representative Rebecca Shmoy, who introduced the proponent roster, said the measure was offered "with great respect and reverence" for Samuel Adam Smith, a Franklin County deputy sheriff…
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