NJ S497

Designates portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey (milepost 45.37 to 47.26) as the "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway"

Honors James Francisco, a Purple Heart recipient killed in action in Vietnam on February 5, 1969, while serving as Private First Class with the 9th Infantry Division

Honors Walter Schmidt, a Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient killed in action in Vietnam on November 8, 1966, during Operation Attleboro while serving as Specialist 4 with the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry

Prohibits use of state or public funds for producing, purchasing, or erecting the memorial signs; requires funding from private sources through gifts, grants, or other financial assistance

Commissioner of Transportation cannot proceed with sign installation until an agreement is reached with a private party to cover all costs of producing, purchasing, erecting, and maintaining the signs