On July 23, 2008, President George W. Bush signed a bill to rename a stretch of highway in New York after late Meet the Press host Tim Russert. Designated Timothy J. Russert Highway, the portion of Route 20A is located in Orchard Park near Russert's hometown of Buffalo.1
"The passion for Buffalo that Tim demonstrated on a national stage was a source of pride for our city. It is only fitting that from now on, part of the experience of going to a Bills game will be being reminded of this great Buffalonian."—Representative Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo
"While this is a small gesture to honor an icon who gave us all so much, we hope that when people drive down Route 20 past Ralph Wilson Stadium, they'll remember the man who never forgot his hometown or his beloved Buffalo Bills."—Hillary Rodham Clinton3