A Marine from Midland who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country will be honored with the renaming of a portion of U.S. 10.

Rep. Annette Glenn’s measure to designate the Marine Lance Corporal Steven J. Szymanski Memorial Highway was signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The new law will rename the portion of U.S. 10 from Jefferson Avenue to Bay City Road in Szymanski’s honor.

Lance Cpl. Szymanski died at age 24 in 2014 during a training exercise at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. The Midland High School graduate joined the Marines in 2013.

“This tribute will serve as a lasting reminder of the appreciation and gratitude the entire Midland community has for Lance Cpl. Szymanski,” Glenn said. “His dedication and devotion to his country, community, friends and family will never be forgotten. His service and sacrifice must be honored and remembered.”

The Michigan Memorial Highway Act was enacted in 2001 and allows for the naming of bridges and highways within the state.

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The legislation: House Bill 4485.