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Dedication Of The Brigadier General James J. Kenney Memorial Highway

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The Rensselaer County Legislature will join with local officials, family, friends and veterans Saturday in unveiling the Brigadier General James J. Kenney Memorial Highway on State Route 7 near the Tomhannock Reservoir.
The ceremony will take place Saturday, October 20, at 11 am at the Tomhannock Reservoir fishing area parking lot, next to Lakeshore Drive.
Legislation to rename the State Route was introduced by Vice Chairman of the Legislature Stan Brownell and Legislator Lester Goodermote and approved by State lawmakers earlier this year. Brownell suggested that people car pool since the parking lot is fairly small.
Kenney served the nation’s military for over 40 years, beginning in the World War II era and continuing through the Cold War until his retirement in 1987. Kenney served with the New York Army National Guard and then worked for the New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs, ending his service with the Army Reserves.
Kenney also worked for the State Department of Environmental Conservation. While working for the State, Kenney was a special game coordinator who took particular pride in patrolling the area around the Tomhannock Reservoir.
Various federal, State, County and town officials have been invited to participate in the ceremony dedicating the portion of the state highway in honor of Brigadier General Kenney.