Timothy J. Russert Highway

- Russert died on June 13, 2008
- Legislation was introduced by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chuck SchumerPolitical Radar (ABC): Bush Signs "Russert Highway" Into Law (July 23, 2008)
- Highway is near Ralph Wilson Stadium, home of Russert's favorite football team, the Buffalo Bills
- Area residents have started a petition to rename the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport after RussertThe Buffalo News: It's official: Road near stadium becomes Tim Russert Highway (July 23, 2008)

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.Meet The Press (MSNBC.com): Stretch of N.Y. highway named for Tim Russert (July 23, 2008)
Quotes
"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 ClintonThe Buffalo News: It's official: Road near stadium becomes Tim Russert Highway (July 23, 2008)