The Danbury state legislative delegation has introduced a bill to rename part of Route 53 as "Danbury Veterans Memorial Highway".  It would be the stretch of Main Street between Interstate 84 and South Street.  The bill was up for a public hearing before the legislature's Transportation Committee. 

State Senator Mike McLachlan says they requested this bill because it's important to honor veterans.  He says Danbury takes great pride in its commitment to veterans and ensuring that current and future generations remember the sacrifices that veterans have made in protecting our freedoms. 

McLachlan added that the Danbury Council of Veterans, 6 veterans organizations, is very active in the city.  He touted the Council for organizing ceremonies to mark historical events at the Danbury War Memorial, which is on Route 53.