2023-2024 Regular Session HB 2453 PN 3393 Bill Text (HTM)

PRINTER'S NO. 3393

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE BILL

No.

2453

Session of

2024

INTRODUCED BY NEILSON, JUNE 26, 2024

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, JUNE 26, 2024

AN ACT

Designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5059, carrying

State Route 2021 over Mineral Springs Creek in the City of

Reading, Berks County, as the PFC Lawrence J. Deisher

Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge, identified as Bridge

Key 6917, carrying State Route 4202 over Pennsylvania Route

611 in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, as the Donald E.

Parlee Memorial Bridge; designating the portion of State

Route 2017, also known as Lisburn Road, from Segment

90/Offset 300 to Segment 90/Offset 2200 in Lower Allen

Township, Cumberland County, as the Sgt. Josue "Rocky" Saez,

Jr., Memorial Road; designating the portion of State Route

1016, also known as Holme Avenue, from the intersection with

Winchester Avenue to the intersection with Holme Circle, in

the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, as the

Sergeant Timothy Simpson Memorial Road; designating a bridge,

identified as Bridge Key 8345, on that portion of U.S. Route

22 over Howells Run in Cambria Township, Cambria County, as

the Michael G. Tsikalas Memorial Bridge; designating a

bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8344, carrying U.S. Route 22

over Pennsylvania Route 160, also known as New Germany Road,

in Cambria Township, Cambria County, as the Charles J.

Vizzini Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as

Bridge Key 3795, carrying Pennsylvania Route 251 over

Interstate 376 in Chippewa Township, Beaver County, as the

Private Mahlon R. Evans Memorial Bridge; designating a

bridge, identified as Bridge Key 57032, carrying Pennsylvania

Route 351 over the Beaver River between Koppel Borough and

North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, as the Sgt. Skip

Haswell Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge carrying the

Pennsylvania Turnpike Mainline Eastbound over the Beaver

River at mile marker 13.2 in Beaver County as the Colonel

Joseph H. Thompson Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge

carrying the Pennsylvania Turnpike Mainline Westbound over

the Beaver River at mile marker 13.2 in Beaver County as the

Colonel Matthew S. Quay Memorial Bridge; designating a

bridge, identified as Bridge Key 68136, carrying State Route

4028 over Mill Creek in Hamburg Borough, Berks County, as the

Sergeant Jackie Seltzer Memorial Bridge; designating a

bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7027, in Middletown

Township, Bucks County, as the Lance Corporal John F. Muffler

Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge

Key 52786, carrying Pennsylvania Route 213 over the Neshaminy

Creek in Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County, as the

Ensign Sarah Mitchell Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge,

identified as Bridge Key 47666, carrying U.S. Route 219 over

the West Branch Susquehanna River in Susquehanna Township,

Cambria County, as the Staff Sergeant Peter P. Abromovich

Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge

Key 48914, carrying Gallitzin Road, State Route 53, over

Norfolk Southern Railroad, located in Gallitzin Township,

Cambria County, as the Corporal James R. Beck USMC Memorial

Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52761,

carrying Pennsylvania Route 53 over Clearfield Creek in

Gallitzin Township, Cambria County, as the Private Philip A.

Watt Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as

Bridge Key 8645, carrying Galleria Drive (State Route 3031)

over U.S. Route 219 in Richland Township, Cambria County, as

the PFC Paul O. Malzi and PFC Harry R. Malzi Memorial Bridge;

designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 9755, carrying

State Route 3027 over the Moshannon Creek in Rush Township,

Centre County, as the Osceola Mills World War II Memorial

Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 42031,

located on that portion of U.S. Route 219 over Pentz Run on

the border of Sandy Township and the City of DuBois,

Clearfield County, as the Trooper First Class Brad Wilson

Honorary Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge

Key 11380, carrying U.S. Route 219 over the West Branch

Susquehanna River in Burnside Borough, Clearfield County, as

the Sarah "Marie" Blose Rorabaugh Memorial Bridge;

designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 11226,

carrying Pennsylvania Route 53 over the Clearfield Creek in

Bigler Township, Clearfield County, as the Sergeant John

Harold Branic Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge,

identified as Bridge Key 13685, carrying Army Heritage Drive

over Interstate 81 in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County,

as the Major General Harold "Harry" Greene Memorial Bridge;

designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 56021,

carrying Pennsylvania Route 997 over Conodoguinet Creek in

Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, as the Pvt. Clyde C.

McVitty Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as

Bridge Key 18248, carrying State Route 2003 over Dunkard

Creek in Mt. Morris, Perry Township, Greene County, as the H.

Ronald Hoskinson Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge,

identified as Bridge Key 52783, carrying Pennsylvania Route

913 over Shoup Run in Coalmont Borough, Huntingdon County, as

the Private Samuel H. Thompson Memorial Bridge; designating a

bridge, identified as Bridge Key 68411, carrying Jacksonville

Road (State Route 3016) over Two Lick Creek in Homer City,

Indiana County, as the Staff Sergeant William Stivison

Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge

Key 52686, carrying Pennsylvania Route 441 over U.S. Route 30

in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, as the Major General

Edward C. Shannon Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge,

identified as Bridge Key 67935, carrying State Route 1015

over the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River in Allegheny

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Township, Somerset County, as the Staff Sergeant William Will

Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge

Key 31544, carrying State Route 1016 over the Dark Shade

Creek in Shade Township, Somerset County, as the Seaman First

Class Raymond Kozik Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge,

identified as Bridge Key 31426, carrying East Campus Avenue

over U.S. Route 219 in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County,

as the Kenneth J. Newcomer Memorial Bridge; designating a

bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31696, carrying State Route

3011 over the Casselman River in Black Township, Somerset

County, as the S2 Earl J. Peters Memorial Bridge; designating

a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 36247, carrying

Pennsylvania Route 711 over Loyalhanna Creek in Ligonier

Township, Westmoreland County, as the Staff Sergeant Alvin P.

Carey and Private John C. Ewing Medal of Honor Memorial

Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 54167,

carrying U.S. Route 30 over Paradise Creek between Paradise

Township and Jackson Township, York County, as the Private

Edward J. Stambaugh Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of

U.S. Route 522 from the intersection with Main Street to the

intersection with Town Hill Street in Shade Gap Borough,

Huntingdon County, as the Special Agent Terry R. Anderson

Memorial Highway; designating a portion of State Route 2008

from the intersection with State Route 2009 to the

intersection with Pennsylvania Route 56 in West Wheatfield

Township and East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, as the

Robindale Memorial Highway; designating the interchange of

Interstate 380 with Pennsylvania Route 940 in Tobyhanna

Township, Monroe County, as the William F. Quinn Memorial

Interchange; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key

8574, carrying State Route 1021 over Clearfield Creek in

White Township, Cambria County, as the Sergeant Charles Owen

Jenkins, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, carrying

the Pennsylvania Turnpike 576 Southern Beltway Eastbound and

Westbound over Pennsylvania Route 980 at mile marker S-12.35,

as the Terry D. Tackett Jr. Memorial Bridge; and making

repeals.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1. PFC Lawrence J. Deisher Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Private First Class Lawrence J. Deisher was born

July 9, 1947, and was raised in Reading.

(2) PFC Deisher served in the United States Army during

the Vietnam War and was a distinguished member of the 2nd

Battalion, 502nd Infantry Brigade, 101st Airborne Division.

(3) On June 9, 1966, PFC Deisher made the ultimate

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sacrifice when he fearlessly engaged with the enemy.

(4) On that day, PFC Deisher displayed unparalleled

bravery and tactical prowess, which resulted in the

neutralization of the imminent threat.

(5) PFC Deisher's actions on that day earned him the

Silver Star, a testament to his valor and selflessness.

(6) PFC Deisher not only met but surpassed the stringent

criteria required to join the esteemed 101st Airborne

Division, showcasing exceptional skill, unwavering commitment

and unparalleled courage.

(7) PFC Deisher's life, heroism and sacrifice exemplify

the highest standards of service and serve as a beacon of

inspiration for many.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5059,

carrying State Route 2021 over Mineral Springs Creek in the City

of Reading, Berks County, is designated as the PFC Lawrence J.

Deisher Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions of the bridge.

Section 2. Donald E. Parlee Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Donald E. Parlee, M.D., was born in Philadelphia and

attended Germantown High School.

(2) Dr. Parlee earned a B.S. degree from Ursinus College

in 1955 and graduated from Temple University School of

Medicine in 1959.

(3) Dr. Parlee enjoyed a 43-year career as a board-

certified radiologist at Doylestown Hospital and grew the

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radiology department from one physician to 20 radiologists.

(4) Dr. Parlee served as chief of the radiology

department for 25 years and established the hospital's School

of Radiologic Technology.

(5) Dr. Parlee earned a Bronze Star for serving our

country for the United States Army in Vietnam from 1966 to

1968, including during the Tet Offensive. At one point, he

was the most senior radiologist in Vietnam and trained other

radiologists throughout the country.

(6) Dr. Parlee was involved in many philanthropic

endeavors, including those benefiting Doylestown Hospital,

Ursinus College, the Bucks County Audubon Society, the

Bowman's Hill Wildlife Preserve and the Peace Valley Nature

Center.

(7) Dr. Parlee proudly gave back to his profession,

serving as President of the Bucks County Medical Society, as

Vice Chair of the Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical

Society and as delegate to the American Medical Association

for 10 years.

(8) Dr. Parlee also contributed to his alma mater,

Ursinus College, serving in various roles with the Ursinus

Board of Trustees beginning in 1983 and as President of the

Ursinus Alumni Association.

(9) Along with his wife, fellow Ursinus College

graduate, Joan Parlee, Dr. Parlee supported many initiatives

at Ursinus College, including scholarships, capital building

projects, summer student research, the Ursinus Fund and, most

notably, the endowment of the Parlee Center for Science and

the Common Good.

(10) In 2023, the Parlees were awarded with one of

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Ursinus College's highest honors, the Bear2Bear Impact Award

for Leadership and Service, in recognition of the

extraordinary impact their work and philanthropic efforts

have had on their community.

(11) Dr. Parlee passed away on March 21, 2024, at 89

years of age, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering

commitment to the betterment of his community through

selfless service and philanthropy.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 6917

carrying State Route 4202 over Pennsylvania Route 611 in

Doylestown Township, Bucks County, is designated as the Donald

E. Parlee Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 3. Sergeant Josue "Rocky" Saez, Jr., Memorial Road.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Sergeant Saez was a dedicated, caring and

irreplaceable officer within SCI Camp Hill having served the

Department of Corrections for over 15 years as both an

officer and sergeant, earning the position of first shift

Diagnostic and Classification Sergeant, through which he

consistently ensured that all operations were covered.

(2) Sergeant Saez earned the respect of both staff and

inmates alike, serving as a humble yet confident role model

to those around him and standing up for the good and

protecting the powerless in his work and his home.

(3) Sergeant Saez died senselessly and tragically on

November 4, 2023, while addressing a noise complaint with a

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neighbor while off-duty.

(4) Sergeant Saez's loss will continue to be deeply felt

among his peers at SCI Camp Hill, his family and friends and

among those he supervised and served as an officer and he

will be remembered for his engaging personality, dedication,

sincere respect, consideration of others and smile.

(5) 2023 marks both the 15th anniversary of his service

to the Department of Corrections as well as the end of his

watch. Though nothing will fill the void of such a loss, the

renaming of this road will memorialize the service,

dedication, sacrifice and legacy of Sergeant Josue "Rocky"

Saez, Jr.

(b) Designation.--The portion of State Route 2017, also

known as Lisburn Road, from Segment 90/Offset 300 to Segment

90/Offset 2200 in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, is

designated as the Sgt. Josue "Rocky" Saez, Jr., Memorial Road.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to

traffic in both directions on the highway.

Section 4. Sergeant Timothy Simpson Memorial Road.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Timothy Simpson was appointed to the Philadelphia

Police Department on November 14, 1988.

(2) He was subsequently promoted to Corporal in 1998 and

became a Sergeant in 2005.

(3) Sergeant Simpson's most recent assignment was with

the 24th Police District as the Sergeant of Squad 2A.

(4) Prior to serving with the Philadelphia Police

Department, Sergeant Simpson served with the United States

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Army and was a police officer for the Southeastern

Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).

(5) On November 17, 2008, Sergeant Simpson was killed in

the line of duty at the age of 46 while responding to a

robbery call when his patrol car was involved in a collision

with another vehicle operated by an intoxicated driver.

(6) Sergeant Simpson served with the Philadelphia Police

Department for 20 years.

(7) During his career, Sergeant Simpson received a

Heroism Commendation, four Merit Commendations, and one

Commendatory Letter.

(b) Designation.--The portion of State Route 1016, also

known as Holme Avenue, from the intersection with Winchester

Avenue to the intersection with Holme Circle, in the City of

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, is designated as the Sergeant

Timothy Simpson Memorial Road.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions of the bridge.

Section 5. Michael G. Tsikalas Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Michael G. Tsikalas was born June 3, 1926, in

Uniontown.

(2) Mr. Tsikalas enlisted in the United States Navy

during World War II and was assigned to an amphibious land

cruiser, which was one of the first ships to land on Omaha

Beach during D-Day.

(3) After the war, Mr. Tsikalas worked for more than 40

years at the Hi-Way Diner and acted as a guide for many young

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men in need or searching for advice.

(4) Mr. Tsikalas served as a role model while coaching

grade school football for more than 30 years at both Holy

Name Elementary School and Ebensburg Elementary School.

(5) Mr. Tsikalas' devotion to his community included

more than 20 years of service as Mayor of Ebensburg Borough

and Cambria County Prothonotary.

(6) As Mayor, Mr. Tsikalas was instrumental in many

improvements, including the Rowena Revitalization Project and

the Ebensburg Main Street Program.

(7) Mr. Tsikalas took great joy in administering the

Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of

America to new American citizens in his position as Cambria

County Prothonotary.

(8) Mr. Tsikalas was best known as "Mayor Mike" and

"Coach" to countless members of his community.

(9) Mr. Tsikalas passed away on May 18, 2022, after

decades of selfless service to his community.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8345,

on that portion of U.S. Route 22 over Howells Run in Cambria

Township, Cambria County, is designated the Michael G. Tsikalas

Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 6. Charles J. Vizzini Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Charles J. Vizzini was born March 8, 1924, to John

and Lillian Vizzini in Colver.

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(2) He served in the United States Army during World War

II as a private and was wounded twice.

(3) While fighting in France, Private Vizzini was struck

in the chest by bullets from a German automatic pistol and

was saved from serious injury and possible death by a

Catholic Bible in his left breast pocket and a Catholic

missal in his right breast pocket when bullets penetrated

both books.

(4) After returning to Cambria County, Mr. Vizzini went

on to graduate from Cambria Rowe Business College and later

worked for a time as a coal miner and steelworker, in the

Ebensburg Center and, eventually, at the Office of Auditor

General for more than 25 years.

(5) A passionate advocate for his fellow veterans, Mr.

Vizzini served as Commander of Ebensburg Post 4963, Veterans

of Foreign Wars, and organized annual Veterans Day memorial

services as well as memorial services for the anniversary of

the bombing of Pearl Harbor and to honor the memory of fellow

Cambria County native Marine Sergeant Michael Strank, who

helped to raise the United States flag at Iwo Jima.

(6) A caring member of his community, Mr. Vizzini

organized memorial services to honor the 63 miners who died

in the 1940 Sonman Mines explosion in Portage and was

influential in honoring the 112 individuals who lost their

lives in the Cambria Steel Company's 1902 Rolling Mine Mill

explosion in Johnstown.

(7) Mr. Vizzini was well-known throughout his community,

most notably for his passionate advocacy for his fellow

veterans and for the residents of Cambria Township, including

his efforts to keep the Ebensburg Center open, his work with

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Ebensburg's annual Christmas celebrations, particularly the

life-size nativity scene, his organization of the Northern

Cambria County Immigrants Day in Nanty Glo and his efforts to

clean Sandyvale Cemetery.

(8) Charles J. Vizzini passed away on August 11, 2009,

at the age of 85.

(9) A decorated military veteran, Mr. Vizzini's awards

include two Purple Hearts and one Bronze Star.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8344,

carrying U.S. Route 22 over Pennsylvania Route 160, also known

as New Germany Road, in Cambria Township, Cambria County, is

designated the Charles J. Vizzini Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge and both directions on

the crossing route.

Section 7. Private Mahlon R. Evans Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Mahlon R. Evans was born in Ebensburg, Cambria

County, on May 4, 1922.

(2) Private Evans graduated from Cambria High School in

1940 and graduated from Geneva College in 1947.

(3) Private Evans served in World War II in the 9th

Infantry Division.

(4) Private Evans was wounded in the Battle of Saint-Lô

in July 1944 and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star

for his valiant service.

(5) Private Evans was an active member of College Hill

Presbyterian Church for more than 60 years where he served as

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an elder and trustee, as well as the music director for more

than 20 years.

(6) Private Evans retired from Standard Steel Specialty

after 38 years of service in 1985.

(7) Private Evans passed away on July 14, 2012, at 90

years of age in the care of Sherwood Nursing Center.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 3795,

carrying Pennsylvania Route 251 over Interstate 376 in Chippewa

Township, Beaver County, is designated the Private Mahlon R.

Evans Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 8. Sgt. Skip Haswell Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Lloyd "Skip" E. Haswell, Jr., was born October 18,

1944, in Ellwood City.

(2) Sgt. Haswell graduated from Lincoln High School in

1964 and from the Community College of Beaver County with an

associate's degree in Criminology.

(3) Sgt. Haswell entered the United States Marine Corps,

training at Parris Island, Camp Pendleton and Okinawa Jungle

Warfare Training Center.

(4) Sgt. Haswell served in Vietnam as a Sergeant in

Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines operating out of

Chu Lai Airbase from 1966 to 1967.

(5) Upon returning home from military service, Sgt.

Haswell joined the Beaver Falls Police Department.

(6) Sgt. Haswell was named Policeman of the Year in 1970

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and founded the first K-9 unit in Beaver County.

(7) Sgt. Haswell was elected Chief of Police in 1984 and

retired in 1989.

(8) Sgt. Haswell trained with the United States Secret

Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation while a

police captain.

(9) Upon retirement, Sgt. Haswell worked as Director of

Marketing at the Medic Rescue Ambulance Service, Emergency

Defensive Driver's Trainer and as Deputy Coroner with the

Beaver County Coroner's Office.

(10) Sgt. Haswell passed away on March 4, 2024, at 79

years of age in Nokomis, Florida.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

57032, carrying Pennsylvania Route 351 over the Beaver River

between Koppel Borough and North Sewickley Township, Beaver

County, is designated the Sgt. Skip Haswell Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 9. Colonel Joseph H. Thompson Memorial Bridge.

(a) Finding.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Joseph H. Thompson was born September 26, 1871, in

Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland.

(2) Colonel Thompson graduated from Geneva College in

1904 and earned a second bachelor's degree from the

University of Pittsburgh in 1905 and then a law degree from

the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1909.

(3) Colonel Thompson was the University of Pittsburgh

football coach from 1908 to 1912 and helped facilitate the

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implementation of the first known use of numbers on uniforms.

(4) In 1905, Colonel Thompson enlisted in the

Pennsylvania National Guard and during this time, he served

as a Pennsylvania State Senator from 1913 to 1916 for Beaver

and Lawrence Counties.

(5) In 1918, Colonel Thompson was promoted to the rank

of Colonel and served in World War I, where he was wounded

four times and gassed once.

(6) For his bravery, Colonel Thompson was awarded the

Distinguished Service Cross on October 1, 1918, however, this

award was updated to the Medal of Honor on October 5, 1925.

(7) The four wounds that Colonel Thompson received

entitled him to wear four wound chevrons, which was the

precursor to the Purple Heart, reestablished by the United

States President in 1932.

(8) Colonel Thompson survived the war and died at 57

years of age on February 1, 1928, in Beaver Falls, Beaver

County, from ailments aggravated by his war wounds.

(b) Designation.--The bridge carrying the Pennsylvania

Turnpike Mainline Eastbound over the Beaver River at mile marker

13.2 in Beaver County is designated as the Colonel Joseph H.

Thompson Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 10. Colonel Matthew S. Quay Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Matthew Stanley Quay was born September 30, 1833, in

Dillsburg, York County.

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(2) He attended the Beaver and Indiana Academies and

graduated in 1850 from Jefferson College, now Washington and

Jefferson College.

(3) Colonel Quay became Colonel of the 134th

Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War

from 1861 to 1862.

(4) For his bravery, Colonel Quay was awarded the Medal

of Honor at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, in

December 1862.

(5) During his life, Colonel Quay was a dedicated public

servant, serving as the Prothonotary of Beaver County in

1865, the personal secretary to Governor Andrew Curtin in

1861, a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

from 1865 to 1868, the Secretary of the Commonwealth, the

Philadelphia County Recorder and Pennsylvania State Treasurer

in 1885 and was elected to the United States Senate from 1887

through 1899 and 1901 through 1904, representing

Pennsylvania.

(6) Colonel Quay died on May 28, 1904, in Beaver County.

(b) Designation.--The bridge carrying the Pennsylvania

Turnpike Mainline Westbound over the Beaver River at mile marker

13.2 in Beaver County is designated as the Colonel Matthew S.

Quay Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 11. Sergeant Jackie Seltzer Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Sergeant Jackie Seltzer was born August 26, 1946, in

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West Reading and was a resident of Hamburg Borough, Berks

County.

(2) Sergeant Seltzer was drafted into the United States

Army and became a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 18th

Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division.

(3) On May 12, 1968, Sergeant Seltzer was the squad

leader of a reconnaissance force which was pinned down in a

swamp in Phu Loi after encountering a hidden bunker and a

large group of Viet Cong. After locating the bunker, Sergeant

Seltzer charged and destroyed the bunker with grenades,

killing several enemy soldiers.

(4) After destroying the bunker, 21-year-old Sergeant

Seltzer was returning to evacuate the wounded when he was

struck by small arms fire and killed.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

68136, carrying State Route 4028 over Mill Creek in Hamburg

Borough, Berks County, is designated the Sergeant Jackie Seltzer

Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 12. Lance Corporal John F. Muffler Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) John Frederick Muffler was born December 13, 1963,

in Elkins Park, Montgomery County.

(2) Lance Corporal Muffler graduated from Neshaminy High

School in 1981 and was a dedicated drummer in the Neshaminy

Marching Band.

(3) He served in the United States Marine Corps as a

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Lance Corporal.

(4) Lance Corporal Muffler was killed in the terrorist

bombing of the United States Marine barracks.

(5) In the early morning hours of October 23, 1983, a

truck loaded with explosives crashed through the security

perimeter of the United States Marine Corps barracks in

Beirut, Lebanon.

(6) In the explosion that followed, 241 United States

military personnel were killed and 80 seriously wounded.

(7) Lance Corporal Muffler's mother supported the memory

of his service and sacrifice to our country by promoting the

establishment of the Beirut Memorial in Philadelphia.

(8) An annual award, inspired by John F. Muffler, is

presented to a drummer in the Neshaminy Band.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7027,

in Middletown Township, Bucks County, is designated as the Lance

Corporal John F. Muffler Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 13. Ensign Sarah Mitchell Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Sarah Joy Mitchell was born in Meadowbrook to John

and Betsy McClay Mitchell.

(2) A lifelong resident of Oakford, Ensign Mitchell was

a 2013 graduate of Neshaminy High School, where she

participated in field hockey, basketball and track and field.

(3) Ensign Mitchell furthered her education at the

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where

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she served as a member of the Naval Reserve Officers Training

Corps of Cadets and earned a degree in 2017.

(4) Ensign Mitchell was a member of Saint Stephen's

Lutheran Church in Feasterville.

(5) Ensign Mitchell served in the United States Navy

with honor, pride, loyalty and distinction.

(6) Ensign Mitchell made the greatest of all sacrifices

in defense of the cause of freedom, passing away in the line

of duty at 23 years of age on July 8, 2018.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

52786, carrying Pennsylvania Route 213 over the Neshaminy Creek

in Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County, is designated the

Ensign Sarah Mitchell Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 14. Staff Sergeant Peter P. Abromovich Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Peter P. Abromovich was born November 19, 1917, in

Arcadia, Indiana County.

(2) He enlisted during World War II, served in the

United States Army Air Force until 1945 and rose to the rank

of Staff Sergeant.

(3) During his time in the military, Staff Sgt.

Abromovich flew more than 50 bombing missions over Europe and

the Pacific serving as the tail gunner and nose gunner on a

B24 Liberator.

(4) Staff Sgt. Abromovich's missions included flying

over Papua, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Central Europe

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and Southern France.

(5) For his valiant service, Staff Sgt. Abromovich was

awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Distinguished

Unit Badge, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific

Campaign Medal and the Air Medal with four bronze oak leaf

clusters.

(6) After his commendable service, Staff Sgt. Abromovich

lived in Barnesboro, Cambria County, where he married and had

seven children and five grandchildren.

(7) Staff Sgt. Abromovich passed away July 25, 1997, at

79 years of age, surrounded by family and friends.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

47666, carrying U.S. Route 219 over the West Branch Susquehanna

River in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, is designated the

Staff Sergeant Peter P. Abromovich Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 15. Corporal James R. Beck USMC Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) James Robert Beck was born March 22, 1948, in

Cresson, Cambria County.

(2) Cpl. James R. Beck served in the Vietnam War with

the D Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine

Division.

(3) On October 23, 1968, Corporal James R. Beck bravely

gave his life for his country. He was killed in an explosion

in the Quang Nam Province of South Vietnam.

(4) Cpl. James R. Beck is honored on the Vietnam

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Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. His name is inscribed on

Panel 40W, Line 23.

(5) For his bravery and gallantry in action, Corporal

James R. Beck was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon,

Marksmanship Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam

Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Marine Corps

Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Marine

Corps Expeditionary Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal

and the Purple Heart.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

48914, carrying Gallitzin Road, State Route 53, over Norfolk

Southern Railroad, located in Gallitzin Township, Cambria

County, is designated as the Corporal James R. Beck USMC

Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 16. Private Philip A. Watt Memorial Bridge.

(a) Finding.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Philip A. Watt was born May 21, 1921, in Ashville.

(2) Philip enlisted in the United States Army on June

11, 1942, in Pittsburgh.

(3) Private Watts left the United States for foreign

service on January 14, 1943, and was a member of Headquarters

Company, 1st Battalion, 13th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored

Division.

(4) On May 23, 1944, the 13th Armored Regiment was sent

to Anzio, Italy, to participate in the Battle of Anzio.

(5) On May 30, 1944, Private Watt was killed in action

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around Anzio and was awarded the Purple Heart for his service

along with the Army Presidential Unit Citation and the Army

Good Conduct Medal posthumously.

(6) Private Watt is buried in the Sicily-Rome American

Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

52761, carrying Pennsylvania Route 53 over Clearfield Creek in

Gallitzin Township, Cambria County, is designated the Private

Philip A. Watt Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 17. PFC Paul O. Malzi and PFC Harry R. Malzi Memorial

Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Paul O. Malzi and Harry R. Malzi were born in

Johnstown on December 24, 1916, and March 29, 1918,

respectively.

(2) Both the Malzi brothers enlisted in the United

States Army during World War II.

(3) Private First Class Paul Malzi was a member of

Company E, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division

serving from March 17, 1944, to November 8, 1944.

(4) On November 8, 1944, Private First Class Paul Malzi

was killed in action while involved in offensive operations

in Rouves, France, and was awarded the World War II Victory

Medal, the World War II Service Lapel Button, the European-

African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one Bronze Service

Star and the Purple Heart.

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(5) Private First Class Paul Malzi is buried in Plot C

Row 11 Grave 28, at the Lorraine American Cemetery, St.

Avold, France.

(6) Private First Class Harry Malzi was a member of an

Anti-Tank Company, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry

Division serving from February 15, 1943, to November 27,

1945.

(7) Private First Class Harry Malzi was killed in a

vehicle accident while on occupation duty in Lambach,

Austria, and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, the

World War II Service Lapel Button and the European-African-

Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.

(8) Private First Class Harry Malzi is buried in

Richland Cemetery in Johnstown.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8645,

carrying Galleria Drive (State Route 3031) over U.S. Route 219

in Richland Township, Cambria County, is designated the PFC Paul

O. Malzi and PFC Harry R. Malzi Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 18. Osceola Mills World War II Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) This Commonwealth and the nation are indebted to the

veterans of Osceola Mills, Clearfield County, for their

bravery, heroism and sacrifice during their service in World

War II.

(2) Thirty-five Osceola Mills residents lost their lives

in World War II, the highest percentage of any community in

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the United States.

(3) It is fitting to recognize and honor the men and

woman from this region who bravely served their country

during World War II.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 9755,

carrying State Route 3027 over the Moshannon Creek in Rush

Township, Centre County, is designated as the Osceola Mills

World War II Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 19. Trooper First Class Brad Wilson Honorary Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Prior to serving in the Pennsylvania State Police,

Trooper First Class Brad Wilson served in the United States

Air Force.

(2) Trooper First Class Wilson was stationed at the

DuBois barracks.

(3) On September 26, 2013, at approximately 2:30 p.m.,

Trooper First Class Wilson was shot and critically wounded

while trying to serve a warrant at a private residence in

Jefferson County.

(4) Following the shooting, Trooper First Class Wilson

was presented with the Pennsylvania State Police Purple Heart

Award in November 2014.

(5) In 2016, Trooper First Class Wilson was honorably

discharged from the Pennsylvania State Police after 25 years

of service to this Commonwealth.

(6) In 2016, Trooper First Class Wilson was presented

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the "Officer of the Year" award from the American Legion,

Department of Pennsylvania, at the DuBois American Legion

Post 17.

(7) Trooper First Class Wilson continues to recover from

his injury in the line of duty today.

(8) Trooper First Class Wilson's honor was proposed by

the Military Order of the Purple Heart and Troop C of the

Pennsylvania State Police.

(9) The Clearfield County Commissioners, the Sandy

Township Supervisors and the DuBois City Council have all

taken official action in support of this designation.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

42031, located on that portion of U.S. Route 219 over Pentz Run

on the border of Sandy Township and the City of DuBois,

Clearfield County, is designated as the Trooper First Class Brad

Wilson Honorary Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 20. Sarah "Marie" Blose Rorabaugh Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Sarah "Marie" Blose Rorabaugh was born December 6,

1919, in Montgomery Township, Indiana County.

(2) She graduated from Montgomery Township "Arcadia"

High School in 1935 at 16 years of age.

(3) She went on to pursue a teaching degree from Indiana

State Teachers College, now known as Indiana University of

Pennsylvania, and graduated in 1938.

(4) Ms. Rorabaugh joined the Women Accepted for

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Volunteer Emergency Service, known as WAVES, on August 24,

1944, and served during World War II as a Mailman 3rd Class.

(5) She was honorably discharged and was awarded the

Ribbon of Victory Medal for her service.

(6) Ms. Rorabaugh passed away at her home on May 31,

2010, in Burnside Township, Clearfield County.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

11380, carrying U.S. Route 219 over the West Branch Susquehanna

River in Burnside Borough, Clearfield County, is designated the

Sarah "Marie" Blose Rorabaugh Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 21. Sergeant John Harold Branic Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) John Harold Branic was born April 4, 1916, in

Madera, Clearfield County.

(2) Sergeant Branic enlisted in the United States Marine

Corps at the start of World War II after graduating high

school and was a member of L Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th

Marines.

(3) On August 18, 1942, the Marines from L Company, 3rd

Battalion, 5th Marines began a combat patrol on Guadalcanal

that became known as Matanikau One.

(4) The Marines probed six miles westward to the

Matanikau River where, on August 19, 1942, the Japanese

spotted the Marines atop Hill 73 and directed mortars and

small arms fire against them.

(5) During this attack, Sergeant Branic was killed but

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the Marines counterattacked and succeeded in driving the

Japanese back.

(6) The location of Sergeant Branic's remains were not

reported to headquarters as the L Company executive officer

was also killed during the action.

(7) On August 19, 1942, Sergeant Branic was officially

declared dead and earned the Purple Heart posthumously,

although his body was never recovered and he was officially

listed as missing in action.

(8) Sergeant Branic was memorialized at Manila American

Cemetery on the Tablets of the Missing.

(9) In 1992, work commenced at the Guadalcanal Memorial

on the Skyline Ridge atop Hill 73 and, during the excavation,

the remains of a marine were found with a ring with the

initials J.H.B. on the band.

(10) The remains were recovered and transported to

Hawaii where, in 2004, an American researcher with the First

Marine Division Association reported that a Solomon Islander

had possession of the ring with the inscription J.H.B.

(11) Joint POW/MIA Accounting Agency scientists and

Armed Forces DNA Identification specialists used

mitochondrial DNA to identify the remains of Sergeant Branic

and he was no longer considered missing in action.

(12) Sergeant Branic was the first Madera resident to be

killed during World War II.

(13) On August 9, 2006, Sergeant Branic was laid to rest

in Arlington National Cemetery.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

11226, carrying Pennsylvania Route 53 over the Clearfield Creek

in Bigler Township, Clearfield County, is designated the

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Sergeant John Harold Branic Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 22. Major General Harold "Harry" Greene Memorial

Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Major General Harold "Harry" Greene was born

February 11, 1959, in Boston, Massachusetts.

(2) Major General Greene graduated from the United

States Army War College in Carlisle in 2002 with a Masters of

Strategic Studies degree.

(3) Major General Greene and his family called Carlisle

home for more than eight years from 2002 to 2010.

(4) In January 2014, Major General Greene was named

deputy commander of the Combined Security Transition Command

in Afghanistan.

(5) On August 5, 2014, Major General Greene was killed

in an attack while visiting Camp Qargha's Marshal Fahim

National Defense University in Kabul.

(6) Major General Greene is the highest-ranking American

officer to be killed on foreign soil since 1972.

(7) Major General Greene received the Army Distinguished

Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Purple Heart for his

service to our country.

(8) Major General Greene was laid to rest at Arlington

National Cemetery on August 14, 2014.

(9) Major General Greene is survived by his wife, Sue,

son, Matthew and daughter, Amelia.

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(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

13685, carrying Army Heritage Drive over Interstate 81 in

Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, is designated the Major

General Harold "Harry" Greene Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 23. Pvt. Clyde C. McVitty Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Clyde C. McVitty was born January 29, 1923, in

Amberson.

(2) Pvt. McVitty attended grammar school in the

Chambersburg School District.

(3) Pvt. McVitty enlisted in the United States Army on

February 13, 1943, and was trained at Camp Wheeler and Fort

Benning, Georgia.

(4) Pvt. McVitty served with the 504th Parachute

Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division.

(5) Pvt. McVitty left for overseas duty in July 1943,

initially being stationed in Africa, and then later in Anzio,

Italy.

(6) Pvt. McVitty was killed in action February 9, 1944,

on the Anzio beach head in Italy.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

56021, carrying Pennsylvania Route 997 over Conodoguinet Creek

in Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, is designated the Pvt.

Clyde C. McVitty Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

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traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 24. H. Ronald Hoskinson Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) H. Ronald Hoskinson was born September 2, 1941, in

Mt. Morris and was a resident of Mt. Morris, Perry Township,

Greene County.

(2) Specialist Hoskinson was drafted into the United

States Army and became a member of Company B, 2nd Battalion,

2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division rising to the

rank of Specialist.

(3) On December 13, 1965, Specialist Hoskinson was

killed in action at 24 years of age.

(4) For his valiant service, Specialist Hoskinson was

awarded the Purple Heart and the National Defense, Vietnam

Service and Vietnam Campaign Medals.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

18248, carrying State Route 2003 over Dunkard Creek in Mt.

Morris, Perry Township, Greene County, is designated the H.

Ronald Hoskinson Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 25. Private Samuel H. Thompson Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Samuel H. Thompson was born in Coalmont Borough,

Huntingdon County, on August 22, 1913.

(2) Private Thompson enlisted in the United States Army

Air Forces during World War II.

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(3) Private Thompson served in the Philippines during

World War II in the 20th Air Base Group attached to the 28th

Materiel Squadron.

(4) Private Thompson was captured during the Battle of

the Philippines after the fall of Corregidor Island to the

Japanese in early 1942.

(5) Private Thompson was sent to the Cabanatuan Prisoner

of War Camp in Central Luzon, Philippines, where he died of

illness and malnutrition on October 29, 1942, at 29 years of

age.

(6) Private Thompson is interred in Plot D, Row 3, Grave

209, at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Manila,

Philippines.

(7) For his valiant service, Private Thompson was

awarded the Prisoner of War Medal, World War II Victory

Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit

Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal and Asiatic-Pacific

Campaign Medal.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

52783, carrying Pennsylvania Route 913 over Shoup Run in

Coalmont Borough, Huntingdon County, is designated the Private

Samuel H. Thompson Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 26. Staff Sergeant William Stivison Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds as follows:

(1) Staff Sergeant William J. Stivison was born July 19,

1919, in Homer City, Indiana County.

(2) Staff Sergeant Stivison attended Homer City High

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School and later the Bliss Electrician School.

(3) In 1935, Staff Sergeant Stivison joined the National

Guard and then, in 1941, he joined the United States Army

where he became a Staff Sergeant and Section Leader and a

member of the 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion.

(4) On March 30, 1945, Staff Sergeant Stivison

encountered surprise enemy fire while moving into position in

Germany. Staff Sergeant Stivison led his platoon in an attack

so rapid and determined that the outer defenses of the enemy

were speedily overwhelmed.

(5) During this assault, Staff Sergeant Stivison

demolished a machine gun nest and killed nine enemy soldiers

and continued to attack toward the inner defenses. When his

platoon was pinned down by enemy machine gun fire from

commanding ground on both flanks, Staff Sergeant Stivison

completely ignored personal safety, twice exposing himself to

heavy enemy fire to carry wounded men to cover.

(6) When his platoon was ordered to withdraw, Staff

Sergeant Stivison remained to draw the fire of the enemy away

while his comrades withdrew.

(7) For his bravery, Staff Sergeant Stivison received

the Silver Star, Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts with two

Oak Clusters.

(8) After the war, Staff Sergeant Stivison spent his

lifetime volunteering with his local fire department,

fishing, hunting, camping and square dancing.

(9) On April 2, 2007, Staff Sergeant Stivison died in

his sleep at his home in Homer City, Indiana County.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

68411, carrying Jacksonville Road (State Route 3016) over Two

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Lick Creek in Homer City, Indiana County, is designated the

Staff Sergeant William Stivison Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 27. Major General Edward C. Shannon Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Edward Casswell Shannon was born in Phoenixville,

Chester County, on June 24, 1870, and moved to Columbia

Borough as an adult.

(2) Major General Shannon began his military career as a

member of the 4th Infantry Division of the Pennsylvania

National Guard.

(3) Major General Shannon served in the Spanish American

War, Pancho Villa Expedition and World War I, after which he

was awarded a Silver Star and the Army Distinguished Service

Medal.

(4) Major General Shannon retired from the Pennsylvania

National Guard in 1939 at the rank of Major General and

commander of the 28th Infantry Division.

(5) Major General Shannon served Lancaster County as an

elected Prothonotary in 1919 and served as Lieutenant

Governor under Gifford Pinchot from 1930 to 1935.

(6) During World War II, Major General Shannon served as

the chairman of the local draft board.

(7) Major General Shannon passed away on May 20, 1946,

in Columbia and was laid to rest in the Laurel Hill Memorial

Gardens in Columbia.

(8) In 2016, Major General Shannon was posthumously

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inducted into the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Hall of Fame in Fort Indiantown Gap.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

52686, carrying Pennsylvania Route 441 over U.S. Route 30 in

Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, is designated the Major

General Edward C. Shannon Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 28. Staff Sergeant William Will Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Staff Sergeant William Anthony Will was born August

4, 1941, in Dravosburg Borough, Allegheny County.

(2) In 1959, Staff Sergeant Will enlisted in the United

States Army where he became a decorated member of the Green

Beret Special Forces unit.

(3) Staff Sergeant Will served tours of duty in Laos and

South Vietnam where in 1964 he and two other American

soldiers were captured by the Viet Cong. After returning

safely to his own troops, Staff Sergeant Will was awarded the

Army Commendation Medal on January 8, 1965, at Fort Bragg,

North Carolina.

(4) On July 5, 1966, 24-year-old Staff Sergeant Will was

on a combat mission against enemy forces when he was killed

by small arms fire.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

67935, carrying State Route 1015 over the Raystown Branch of the

Juniata River in Allegheny Township, Somerset County, is

designated as the Staff Sergeant William Will Memorial Bridge.

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maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 29. Seaman First Class Raymond Kozik Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Raymond Kozik was born in 1925 in Cairnbrook,

Somerset County.

(2) Seaman First Class Kozik served in the United States

Navy on the USS Indianapolis, stationed in waters off the

coast of Guam in the Philippine Sea.

(3) On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed

and sunk by the Japanese Navy.

(4) Of the 1195 crew members aboard the USS

Indianapolis, 300 were killed instantly but Seaman First

Class Kozik survived the initial blast, floating with only a

Kapok life vest in a group of 175 survivors.

(5) Seaman First Class Kozik died on the fourth day

after the attack, one day before rescue efforts saved the

remaining 63 seamen.

(6) To date, the attack on the USS Indianapolis is the

worst naval disaster at sea in United States history.

(7) Seaman First Class Kozik is memorialized on the Wall

of the Missing in the Manila American Cemetery in Manila,

Philippines.

(8) For his valiant service, Seaman First Class Kozik

was posthumously awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal, Combat

Action Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign

Medal, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Good Conduct

Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart.

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(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

31544, carrying State Route 1016 over the Dark Shade Creek in

Shade Township, Somerset County, is designated the Seaman First

Class Raymond Kozik Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 30. Kenneth J. Newcomer Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Kenneth J. Newcomer was born in 1921 in Jerome,

Somerset County, to John and Edna Newcomer.

(2) Mr. Newcomer was one of nine children and one of

four brothers that served in World War II.

(3) Mr. Newcomer enlisted in the United States Military

in January 1944.

(4) Mr. Newcomer was assigned to the Second Engineer

Combat Battalion, Company C in the European Theatre.

(5) Mr. Newcomer was trained as a combat engineer and

rose to the rank of Technician Grade 5.

(6) Mr. Newcomer landed in mainland Europe on D-Day and

received the Silver Star for bravery under fire during the

battle for Hill 192 during June 1944.

(7) Mr. Newcomer was killed in action on October 9,

1944, in Belgium.

(8) In addition to his military service, Mr. Newcomer

served in the Civilian Conservation Corps as a teenager.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

31426, carrying East Campus Avenue over U.S. Route 219 in

Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, is designated the Kenneth

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J. Newcomer Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 31. S2 Earl J. Peters Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Earl J. Peters was born August 2, 1910, in

Markleton, Somerset County.

(2) Mr. Peters was an S2 in the United States Navy,

serving on the U.S.S. Indianapolis from January 25, 1944, to

July 30, 1945.

(3) The U.S.S. Indianapolis's last mission was to carry

parts of the first atomic bomb used in combat to a United

States airbase on Tinian.

(4) On July 30, 1945, the U.S.S. Indianapolis fell

victim to a Japanese submarine.

(5) Within 12 minutes, 330 members of the ship's crew

were lost with the ship and the rest, some 860 men, were left

in the Pacific Ocean in the middle of the night.

(6) Mr. Peters was among the casualties in the attack.

(7) For the next five days, without food or water, the

remaining crew battled the elements, dodged shark attacks and

clung to life as best as they could.

(8) The sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis was the

greatest single loss of life at sea in the history of the

United States Navy, as out of the 1,195 sailors and marines

on board, only 316 survived.

(9) Mr. Peters received the Purple Heart, Silver Star

and Silver Cross for his sacrifice.

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(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

31696, carrying State Route 3011 over the Casselman River in

Black Township, Somerset County, is designated the S2 Earl J.

Peters Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 32. Staff Sergeant Alvin P. Carey and Private John C.

Ewing Medal of Honor Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Alvin P. Carey was born August 16, 1916, in

Lycippus, Westmoreland County.

(2) Mr. Carey graduated from Ligonier High School in

1935.

(3) Mr. Carey enlisted in the United States Army in

January 1941, shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

(4) Staff Sergeant Carey landed at Utah Beach in

Normandy on June 7, 1944, with the 2nd Infantry Division.

Initially wounded in action and awarded the Purple Heart, he

returned to the front lines to fight the Germans in Brest,

France. While at Brest, Staff Sergeant Carey was mortally

wounded after crawling up a fire-riddled hill alone to take

on a German pillbox. Due to his brave actions, the Allied

soldiers were able to quickly take over the pillbox, leading

to the end of Axis control in France.

(5) John C. Ewing was born March 4, 1843, in Donegal

Township, Westmoreland County.

(6) Mr. Ewing received no formal education and was self-

taught.

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(7) Mr. Ewing volunteered for service with the

Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry 211th on September 12, 1864.

(8) Private Ewing and his regiment took part in the

final assaults on Confederate positions in Petersburg,

Virginia. On April 2, 1865, he engaged in hostile hand-to-

hand combat, during which he captured the flags at the Battle

of Five Forks near Petersburg. The battle was a key turning

point, as it caused the fall of Richmond and led to the

surrender of the Northern Virginia Army.

(9) For their bravery, both men were awarded the

Congressional Medal of Honor. Both men are considered

hometown heroes to many in the Westmoreland County community.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

36247, carrying Pennsylvania Route 711 over Loyalhanna Creek in

Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, is designated as the

Staff Sergeant Alvin P. Carey and Private John C. Ewing Medal of

Honor Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 33. Private Edward J. Stambaugh Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Edward John Stambaugh was born February 24, 1923, in

York.

(2) Private Stambaugh was a member of the Holtzschwamm

Lutheran Church in Thomasville and participated in Sunday

school and the church orchestra.

(3) Private Stambaugh enlisted in the United States Army

on September 8, 1942, and completed basic training at Fort

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McClellan in Alabama and Fort Riley in Kansas.

(4) After completing basic training, Private Stambaugh

was assigned to M Company, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th

Infantry Division at Fort Meade, Maryland, and then deployed

overseas on December 5, 1943, and was stationed in Weymouth,

England.

(5) On June 5, 1944, Private Stambaugh was transported

on the USS Charles Carroll for the D-Day invasion and his

company was to land in the eighth wave of the Normandy

invasion, approximately 57 minutes after the first wave.

(6) On the morning of June 6, 1944, the six Higgins

boats of M Company landed on Omaha Beach, which was still

under heavy fire from previous waves on the beach.

(7) M Company landed some 1,400 yards to the east of

their assigned landing area at the beach section designated

East Red and in the 1st Infantry Division's area.

(8) All six boats reached the beach at approximately the

same time, with Private Stambaugh and the rest of M Company

quickly exiting the boats taking cover behind beach obstacles

at the edge of the surf.

(9) While exiting, Boat Team Six was now separated from

the rest of M Company and joined a small group of the 116th

Regiment and began operations against a nearby German

position, killing and capturing the German defenders,

allowing more troops to exit the beach and for engineers to

fill the anti-tank ditch and to mark minefields.

(10) On June 7, 1944, M Company drove west to clear the

remaining German resistance where they encountered heavy

artillery fire as they neared Vierville-sur-Mer, France.

(11) On the evening of June 12, 1944, after achieving

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most of its objectives, M Company crossed the Elle River

under light resistance taking the towns of Saint-Clair-sur-

l'Elle and Couvains, France.

(12) On June 16, 1944, M Company moved towards Saint-Lô,

France, and their advance was met with heavy enemy fire,

resulting in casualties.

(13) It was on this day that Private Stambaugh was

killed by artillery fire, near the village of Couvains,

France.

(14) The morning report of M Company on June 16, 1944,

listed Private Stambaugh as killed in action.

(15) For his bravery, Private Stambaugh was posthumously

awarded a Purple Heart medal and was buried on June 23, 1944,

at the La Cambe Cemetery located approximately 6.5 miles west

of Omaha Beach and approximately 13 miles north of where

Private Stambaugh was killed.

(16) On January 20, 1948, Private Stambaugh's remains,

at the request of family, were returned to the United States,

and on February 19, 1948, his remains were buried at the

Paradise Holtzschwamm Lutheran Church Cemetery in

Thomasville.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

54167, carrying U.S. Route 30 over Paradise Creek between

Paradise Township and Jackson Township, York County, is

designated the Private Edward J. Stambaugh Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 34. Special Agent Terry R. Anderson Memorial Highway.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

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follows:

(1) Terry Ray Anderson was born in Washington, Iowa, on

January 19, 1924.

(2) Special Agent Anderson attended college at Drake

University and the University of Notre Dame.

(3) Special Agent Anderson enlisted in the Marine Corps

his sophomore year of college during World War II.

(4) Special Agent Anderson served in the Marine Corps

for two years and was discharged as a lieutenant.

(5) Special Agent Anderson returned to Iowa in 1947 and

taught history at Dallas Center High School, where he also

coached football, basketball and track.

(6) Special Agent Anderson joined the Federal Bureau of

Investigation (FBI) in 1951.

(7) After joining the FBI, Special Agent Anderson spent

his first year in the FBI's Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio,

offices, and he was later assigned to the Philadelphia

Division in January 1952 and served in the main office for

four years before being assigned as a resident agent in

Harrisburg.

(8) Special Agent Anderson lived in Cumberland County

with his wife and four children, where he was active in local

youth sports programs, supporting his children.

(9) On May 17, 1966, Special Agent Anderson was shot and

killed in the line of duty while pursuing a kidnapped victim

and her abductor in the rugged mountain terrain near Shade

Gap, Huntingdon County.

(10) The kidnapped victim was later rescued and the

abductor was killed on May 18, 1966.

(11) Special Agent Anderson was laid to rest at the Elm

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Grove Cemetery in his hometown of Washington, Iowa.

(b) Designation.--The portion of U.S. Route 522 from the

intersection with Main Street to the intersection with Town Hill

Street in Shade Gap Borough, Huntingdon County, is designated

the Special Agent Terry R. Anderson Memorial Highway.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to

traffic in both directions on the highway.

Section 35. Robindale Memorial Highway.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) The town of Robindale stands as a testament to the

indomitable spirit and resilience of its residents, having

overcome numerous challenges throughout its storied history.

(2) The heart of this community was deeply impacted by

two tragic mining accidents that claimed the lives of 11

dedicated coal miners who toiled tirelessly to support their

town.

(3) In addition to this profound loss, Robindale has

valiantly endured three severe floods that tested the mettle

of its residents, demonstrating their unwavering commitment

to preserving their beloved community.

(4) It is fitting and just to recognize the sacrifices

of these 11 brave miners and the resiliency of the entire

Robindale community.

(b) Designation.--The portion of State Route 2008 from the

intersection with State Route 2009 to the intersection with

Pennsylvania Route 56 in West Wheatfield Township and East

Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, is designated as the

Robindale Memorial Highway.

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maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the designated

highway to traffic in both directions on the highway.

Section 36. William F. Quinn Memorial Interchange.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds that:

(1) William F. Quinn was born April 7, 1922, in Pocono

Lake where he lived all his life.

(2) Mr. Quinn served in the United States Navy Armed

Guard during World War II.

(3) After the war, Mr. Quinn was a dedicated public

servant serving as Tobyhanna Township supervisor from 1950 to

1959; assistant superintendent, then superintendent of the

Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth, in Monroe

County from 1966 to 1971; and a Monroe County Commission from

1972 to 1976.

(4) Mr. Quinn received the Governor's Monthly Award for

Excellence in September 1969 and in January 1970 was

presented the award by former Governor Ray Schafer.

(5) Mr. Quinn also served on the steering committee for

Jack Kemp for President and was an alternate delegate for the

Republican Party in 1988 and 1992.

(6) A community leader his entire life, Mr. Quinn was a

life member and past commander of the Wilson-Fischer Post 413

American Legion, Pocono Pines, a 50 year member, life member

and past president of the Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire

Company, active with the Tobyhanna Volunteer Ambulance Corps,

served on the board of directors of The Salvation Army, East

Stroudsburg, board member of the Pocono Mountain Municipal

Airport Authority, member of the BPO Elks 319, East

Stroudsburg, and a life member and past president of the

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Pocono Lions Club where he was elected Lion of the Year in

1987.

(7) In his free time, Mr. Quinn was an active sportsman,

being an avid fisherman and hunter.

(8) Mr. Quinn passed away on May 9, 2001, in Wilkes-

Barre.

(b) Designation.--The interchange of Interstate 380 with

Pennsylvania Route 940 in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, is

designated the William F. Quinn Memorial Interchange.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the

interchange to traffic in both directions.

Section 37. Sergeant Charles Owen Jenkins, Jr., Memorial

Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Sergeant Charles Owen Jenkins, Jr., was born January

14, 1941.

(2) Sergeant Jenkins was a resident of Clearfield County

and attended Reade Township High School.

(3) Sergeant Jenkins enlisted in the United States Army,

obtaining the rank of sergeant and serving during the Vietnam

War where he began his tour of duty on February 23, 1965.

(4) Sergeant Jenkins' military occupation or specialty

was Light Weapons Infantry, and he was attached to the

Special Forces, 5th Special Forces Group, A5 414.

(5) During his service in the Vietnam War, Sergeant

Jenkins was reported missing near Dong Xoai, Phuoc Long

Province, South Vietnam, and declared dead on June 10, 1965.

(6) For his bravery and sacrifice, Sergeant Jenkins was

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awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and South Vietnam

Gallantry Cross.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8574,

carrying State Route 1021 over Clearfield Creek in White

Township, Cambria County, is designated the Sergeant Charles

Owen Jenkins, Jr., Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 38. Terry D. Tackett Jr. Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1) Terry D. Tackett, Jr., was born September 29, 1990,

at Ohio Valley Hospital in McKees Rocks.

(2) Mr. Tackett served as a lieutenant volunteer fireman

at the Presto Fire Department.

(3) Mr. Tackett loved helping people any way he could

and enjoyed saving lives as a volunteer fireman.

(4) Mr. Tackett was known as a selfless, caring and

courageous individual who would sacrifice his own well-being

to come to the aid of others.

(5) Mr. Tackett loved AMA dirt bike racing, kayaking,

camping and spending time with his beloved family.

(6) Mr. Tackett passed away on October 19, 2022, in a

vehicular accident.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, carrying the Pennsylvania

Turnpike 576 Southern Beltway Eastbound and Westbound over

Pennsylvania Route 980 at mile marker S-12.35, is designated the

Terry D. Tackett Jr. Memorial Bridge.

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maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 39. Repeals.

Repeals are as follows:

(1) The General Assembly declares that the repeal under

paragraph (2) is necessary to effectuate the designation

under section 6.

(2) Section 21 of the act of November 3, 2022 (P.L.2028,

No.140), is repealed.

(3) The General Assembly declares that the repeal under

paragraph (4) is necessary to effectuate the designation

under section 32.

(4) Section 6 of the act of October 23, 2023 (P.L.81,

No.17), is repealed.

(5) The General Assembly declares that the repeal under

paragraph (6) is necessary to effectuate the designation

under section 37.

(6) Section 31 of the act of October 23, 2023 (P.L.81,

No.17), is repealed.

Section 40. Effective date.

This act shall take effect as follows:

(1) The following provisions shall take effect

immediately:

(i) This section.

(ii) Sections 37 and 39(5) and (6).

(2) Sections 9 and 10 shall take effect January 1, 2027.

(3) The remainder of this act shall take effect in 60

days.

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