COLUMBUS -â Gov. John Kasich today has signed House Bill 325, naming a portion of Interstate 70 in Clark County in honor of Sheriffâs Deputy Suzanne Hopper.
âI hope this memorial highway will help celebrate Deputy Suzanne Hopperâs life, and demonstrate to her family, friends and colleagues that we truly do cherish her service,â said State Senator Chris Widener, R-Springfield. âI will be introducing a bill in January, crafted in partnership with mental health advocates, law enforcement, and judicial officials, that will help to ensure that our police officers have much-needed background information regarding mental health when dangerous situations arise.â
The Deputy Suzanne Hopper Memorial Highway will be located along Interstate 70 between Interstate 675 and Enon Road in Clark County. Hopper was killed in the line of duty while investigating a 2011 domestic dispute.
House Bill 325 creates numerous memorial highways and bridges throughout the state in recognition of the sacrifices made by Ohioans serving in the armed forces and in law enforcement.
"It is important that we pay homage to our stateâs fallen heroes. There are Ohioans all over the state and all over the world that put themselves in harmâs way to keep us safe," Widener said.
âI hope this memorial highway will help celebrate Deputy Suzanne Hopperâs life, and demonstrate to her family, friends and colleagues that we truly do cherish her service,â said State Senator Chris Widener, R-Springfield. âI will be introducing a bill in January, crafted in partnership with mental health advocates, law enforcement, and judicial officials, that will help to ensure that our police officers have much-needed background information regarding mental health when dangerous situations arise.â
The Deputy Suzanne Hopper Memorial Highway will be located along Interstate 70 between Interstate 675 and Enon Road in Clark County. Hopper was killed in the line of duty while investigating a 2011 domestic dispute.
House Bill 325 creates numerous memorial highways and bridges throughout the state in recognition of the sacrifices made by Ohioans serving in the armed forces and in law enforcement.
"It is important that we pay homage to our stateâs fallen heroes. There are Ohioans all over the state and all over the world that put themselves in harmâs way to keep us safe," Widener said.
