Naming Highways. The Washington State Transportation Commission (Commission) is responsible for naming state transportation facilities, including highways and bridges. The Commission naming policy states: A naming is done in a thorough and deliberative manner to honor and institute an enduring memory of a person or group of people who have contributed significantly to the well-being of the state or nation and with the widespread support of the people from the area in which the facility is located.

The naming process can be initiated by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), state and local governmental entities, citizen organizations, or an individual providing sufficient evidence to the Commission indicating community support and acceptance of the proposal. Alternatively, the Legislature may pass a joint memorial requesting a facility be named, at which point the Commission will hold a public hearing to allow public input. After the Commission takes final action, WSDOT designs and installs the appropriate signs.

Washington State Patrol Trooper Justin R. Schaffer. Trooper Justin R. Schaffer graduated with the 103rd Trooper Basic Training Class and was commissioned in September 2014. Trooper Schaffer became a Drug Recognition Expert in 2016, then partnered with narcotics K9 Frankie in 2018. On March 24, 2020, Trooper Schaffer was fatally struck by a vehicle while attempting to deploy spike strips to stop a fleeing armed robbery suspect.

Requests the Washington State Transportation Commission commence proceedings to designate the section of State Route 6 from milepost 45 to milepost 51 in Lewis County as the Washington State Patrol Trooper Justin R. Schaffer Memorial Highway.

PRO: The ultimate sacrifice should be remembered and recognized. Six miles of remembrance for Trooper Schaffer. Justin was afforded many opportunities by Washington State Patrol (WSP) command staff, he felt very welcomed and appreciated by the WSP family. He was ambitious, dedicated, and respected among his peers. He excelled in every specialty assignment he received. He did a great deal to aid and assist the citizens of Washington State. Adna is where Justin attended high school, made friends, and purchased a house with his wife. The six mile stretch on highway 6 that encompasses Adna is where Justin lived. To dedicate a stretch of highway 6 in Justin's name is a great honor. He was lost way too soon. His job was to serve, our job is to never forget. To remember, to honor him as we have done his 32 other colleagues since 1921. This will not be forgotten.