HB 2465
An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 11231, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 53 over the Beaver Run River, Houtzdale Borough, Clearfield County, as the Cpl. Melvin Philip "Dutch" Henry Memorial Bridge.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill officially names a bridge on Pennsylvania Route 53 in Clearfield County as the Cpl. Melvin Philip "Dutch" Henry Memorial Bridge. The bill recognizes the service and sacrifice of Cpl. Henry, a local man who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was reported missing in action during World War II. The Department of Transportation will be responsible for installing signs displaying the bridge’s new name.
Key provisions
- Designates Bridge Key 11231 on Route 53 as the Cpl. Melvin Philip "Dutch" Henry Memorial Bridge.
- Details the background of Cpl. Henry, including his birth, education, and military service.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs identifying the bridge.
Who is affected
- Residents of Houtzdale Borough, Clearfield County
- Travelers on Pennsylvania Route 53
- The Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- This bill formally recognizes Cpl. Henry's service and dedicates a bridge to his memory.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours