An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8546, carrying State Route 1001 over RJ Corman Railroad in Allegheny Township, Cambria County, as the Technician 5th Grade Bernard C. Strohmier Memorial Bridge.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill officially names a bridge in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, as the Technician 5th Grade Bernard C. Strohmier Memorial Bridge. The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8546, carries State Route 1001 over RJ Corman Railroad. The designation honors Bernard C. Strohmier, a World War II veteran who served as a Technician 5th Grade and endured significant hardship during his time as a prisoner of war.
Key provisions
- Designates Bridge Key 8546 as the Technician 5th Grade Bernard C. Strohmier Memorial Bridge.
- Recognizes Bernard C. Strohmier’s service during World War II.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs identifying the bridge.
- Details the circumstances of Strohmier’s imprisonment and recovery after the war.
Who is affected
- Residents of Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Travelers on State Route 1001
- The Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a memorial designation for a specific bridge.
- It provides a formal recognition of a veteran's service and sacrifice.
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