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This bill establishes several memorial highways and bridges in Oklahoma, honoring individuals who have served or made significant contributions. Specifically, the bill designates seven new memorial locations: the ABLE Agent Lori Thomas Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 70 in Bryan County, the Donald Ray Ward Memorial Bridge on Interstate 240 in Oklahoma County, the Ike Glass Memorial Intersection in Kay County, the Novak and Jean Bullard Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 69 in Bryan County, the PFC Lewis Othel Branscum Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 259 in Le Flore County, the SFC Tomas L. Avey Bronze Star and Purple Heart Recipient Memorial Highway on State Highway 102 in Lincoln County, and the SSGT Kenneth Michael Pannell Memorial Highway on State Highway 7 in Murray County. For each of these locations, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is required to install permanent markers with the respective memorial names. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, and the memorial designations aim to honor and remember these individuals, likely recognizing their service, sacrifice, or local community contributions.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb61&Session=2600