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TRENTON � A measure sponsored by Senators Jeff Van Drew and Fred H. Madden, which designates Route 9 in Cape May County as ‘Police Unity Tour Memorial Highway’, has been signed into law by Governor Corzine.

“Public awareness is key to increasing funding for the D.C. memorial,” said Senator Van Drew, D-Cape May. “By changing the name of the section of Route 9 that runs through Cape May County, local residents will take notice, and I’m hoping they will feel compelled to donate to such a worthwhile cause. Our law enforcement officers risk their lives so that we can safely live ours, and the memorial is one way we can thank them for their selfless service.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Jeff Van Drew and Fred H. Madden which would designate Route 9 in Cape May County as “Police Unity Tour Memorial Highway,” has been unanimously approved by the full Senate.

Started in 1997, the Police Unity Tour was created to increase awareness of the National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Police Unity Tour has chapters throughout the country, including two in New Jersey, which would raise awareness and funding for the national memorial.

“The goal of this legislation is to promote public awareness and support of the D.C. memorial, so that we can increase the amount of funding we send to help with its expansion,” said Senator Van Drew, D-Cape May. “Our police officers risk their lives so that we can have the freedom to enjoy ours – a memorial like the one in D.C. is one way we can thank them for their service.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Jeff Van Drew and Fred H. Madden, which would designate Route 9 in Cape May County as ‘Police Unity Tour Memorial Highway,’ was unanimously approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee.

“This bill would help to increase awareness of the Police Unity Tour, and help secure funding to expand the D.C. memorial, to allow it to honor the men and women who have lost their lives protecting public safety,” said Senator Van Drew, D-Cape May, who serves on the Senate Transportation panel. “We must do all we can to thank the law enforcement officials who have lost their lives while keeping us safe.”