Bill > HB05218

This bill proposes to rename the Christian Lane overpass on Connecticut Route 9 in the town of Berlin as the "Gold Star Families Memorial Bridge" to honor the families of military service members who have died while performing active military duty with the United States armed forces. The term "Gold Star Families" refers to immediate family members of service members who have died while serving in the military, a designation that originates from the gold star service flags first used during World War I to represent family members who had lost a loved one in military service. By naming this overpass, the bill aims to commemorate and recognize the significant sacrifices made by these families who have lost their loved ones in service to the country, providing a lasting memorial that will help the community remember and honor their contributions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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