Six Creeks Renamed Under 'Down East Remembrance Act'; Official Records Must Update

This bill, the "Down East Remembrance Act," officially assigns new names to six specific creeks, identified by precise latitude and longitude coordinates. The core function of Section 2 is straightforward: it designates Noah Styron Creek, Hunter Parks Creek, Kole McInnis Creek, Stephanie Fulcher Creek, Jacob Taylor Creek, and Daily Shepherd Creek as the official names for these waterways. The legislation mandates that these new names must be used in all U.S. laws, regulations, official documents, records, maps, and any other government papers referencing these locations.

Putting Names on the Map

So, what does this mean in practice? Essentially, it's an administrative change with a commemorative purpose. Think about official maps used by government agencies, property records, environmental regulations, or any legal document that might mention these specific creeks – they will all need to be updated to reflect the new names. While it might seem like a small detail, this act ensures a lasting, formal recognition for the individuals these creeks are named after, embedding their memory into the official geography and documentation of the area. It's a way of making remembrance a permanent part of the landscape, reflected in the everyday tools the government and public use.