An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 45346, carrying Pennsylvania Route 653 over Buffalo Creek in Garrett Borough, Somerset County, as the Corporal Harold L. Gray Memorial Bridge.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill officially designates a bridge carrying Pennsylvania Route 653 over Buffalo Creek in Somerset County as the Corporal Harold L. Gray Memorial Bridge. The legislation recognizes the service and bravery of Corporal Harold L. Gray, a World War II veteran who served with distinction and received numerous military awards. The bill includes findings about Corporal Gray's life and accomplishments, and directs the Department of Transportation to install signage honoring his memory.
Key provisions
- Designates Bridge Key 45346 as the Corporal Harold L. Gray Memorial Bridge.
- Details Corporal Harold Gray's military service and awards.
- Outlines Corporal Gray's life, including his work in coal mining and community service.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signage honoring the bridge's new name.
Who is affected
- Residents of Garrett Borough, Somerset County
- Motorists using Pennsylvania Route 653
- The Department of Transportation
- The Gray family and their descendants
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Notable changes
- This bill formally recognizes Corporal Harold L. Gray's service and contributions through the naming of a local bridge.
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- Pn 1435 Html
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Stefano
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