HB 2627
An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 42872, carrying State Route 4013 over Norfolk Southern Railroad and 8th Avenue in the City of Altoona, Blair County, as the Vietnam War Veteran Sgt. Calvin G. Maguire Memorial Bridge.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill officially names a bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the Vietnam War Veteran Sgt. Calvin G. Maguire Memorial Bridge. The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 42872, carries State Route 4013 over Norfolk Southern Railroad and 8th Avenue. The legislation recognizes the service and sacrifice of Sgt. Calvin G. Maguire, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War.
Key provisions
- Designates Bridge Key 42872 as the Vietnam War Veteran Sgt. Calvin G. Maguire Memorial Bridge.
- Recognizes Calvin Gene Maguire’s service in the United States Army and his tour in Vietnam.
- Lists several decorations and awards earned by Sgt. Maguire.
- Details Sgt. Maguire’s death in action during his Vietnam tour.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to install signs identifying the bridge’s new name.
Who is affected
- Residents of Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania
- Veterans of the Vietnam War
- The Department of Transportation
- The City of Altoona
- Travelers using State Route 4013
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a permanent memorial to Sgt. Calvin G. Maguire on a specific bridge.
- It formally recognizes his service and sacrifice.
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