HB 2598
An Act designating a portion of State Route 1008 in Fayetteville, Franklin County, as the Fire Chief James W. Cutchall Memorial Highway; and making a repeal.
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Bill overview
This bill officially designates a section of State Route 1008 in Fayetteville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, as the Fire Chief James W. Cutchall Memorial Highway. It honors the memory of Fire Chief James W. Cutchall, who was tragically killed in the line of duty in 1977. The bill also removes a previous section of law related to highway designations.
Key provisions
- Designates a portion of State Route 1008 as the Fire Chief James W. Cutchall Memorial Highway.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to install signs recognizing the highway's name.
- Acknowledges the circumstances of Fire Chief Cutchall's death.
- Highlights Chief Cutchall’s famous quote about volunteer firefighting.
- Repeals Section 15 of the act of June 17, 2016 (P.L.342, No.46).
Who is affected
- Residents of Fayetteville, Franklin County
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
- Firefighters and volunteer fire departments in Pennsylvania
Notable changes
- Establishes a permanent memorial highway in honor of Fire Chief James W. Cutchall.
- Removes a previous designation or regulation related to highway naming.
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