HB 2310
An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31485, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 601 in Paint Borough, Somerset County, as the Staff Sergeant John P. Parks Memorial Bridge.
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Bill overview
This bill officially designates a bridge on Pennsylvania Route 601 in Somerset County as the Staff Sergeant John P. Parks Memorial Bridge. The legislation recognizes the service and heroism of Staff Sergeant John P. Parks, who served in the United States Army during World War II and received several military awards for his bravery. The bill directs the Department of Transportation to install signs identifying the bridge with his name.
Key provisions
- Designates Bridge Key 31485 on Pennsylvania Route 601 as the Staff Sergeant John P. Parks Memorial Bridge.
- Details the service history of Staff Sergeant John P. Parks, including his military awards and a specific act of heroism.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs displaying the bridge’s new name.
Who is affected
- Residents of Somerset County
- Motorists using Pennsylvania Route 601
- The Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- This bill formally honors Staff Sergeant John P. Parks by naming a bridge after him.
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