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The naming of 26 thoroughfares and public places
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Council staff welcomes attendees to the Committee on Parks and Recreation hearing, asks everyone to silence electronic devices, and reminds them not to approach the dais. Chair Hankerson is signaled that the hearing is ready to begin.
Chair Ty Hankerson welcomes everyone to the Committee on Parks and Recreation hearing, noting the committee will vote on two pre-considered ceremonial co-naming bills.
Chair Hankerson explains the hearing covers two pre-considered bills for ceremonial co-naming of thoroughfares and public places, timed as the city commemorates the 25th year since 9/11.
Hankerson describes the first pre-considered bill, which ceremonially co-names 26 thoroughfares and public places celebrating the heroic work of firehouses and first responders on 9/11.
Hankerson notes the bill also commemorates the many memorials and acts of commemoration that have arisen through the work of different communities across the city over the years.
Hankerson explains the second pre-considered bill supplements a co-naming bill passed in June, adding seven thoroughfares and public places including Champion's Way.
Hankerson highlights that Champion's Way honors the 2026 NBA champion Knicks, adding a celebratory 'Go Knicks' remark.
Hankerson notes the second bill also makes small technical corrections to a few previous co-naming designations.
Hankerson congratulates colleagues who proposed the legislation and urges all committee members to vote in favor, then turns the floor to the clerk to call the roll.
The clerk is called to begin the roll call vote on the two pre-considered co-naming bills before the committee.
Committee members including Chair Hankerson vote aye during the roll call, with all recorded votes in favor of the legislation.
Hankerson announces that the Committee on Parks and Recreation is now charged as of September 10th, concluding the vote on the two co-naming bills.
Hankerson makes a brief closing remark, noting uncertainty about what is happening with the schedule today.