JAMESTOWN – Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – Olean) announced that State Route 394 in the Town of Ellicott will be renamed the “Sergeant James C. Matteson Memorial Highway.”
Senator Young sponsored legislation in the state Senate and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, (R,C.I – Jamestown) sponsored legislation in the state Assembly renaming the highway in Sergeant Matteson’s honor. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation late last week.
Sergeant Matteson, a native of Chautauqua County, served in the United States Army’s 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, and 1st Infantry Division. Matteson lost his life while serving the country on November 12, 2004. He was killed in action during the Battle of Fallujah. He was 23 years old.
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