Bill > HB953

This bill designates a specific bridge in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (Bridge Key 22726 on Pennsylvania Route 934 over Swatara Creek) as the "WO1 John Stephen Chrin Memorial Bridge" to honor Warrant Officer John Stephen Chrin, a local Vietnam War hero. The bill provides extensive background on Chrin's life and military service, highlighting that he was a combat medical evacuation (DUSTOFF) pilot who enlisted in the Army in 1970, served in Vietnam, and was killed in action on October 13, 1971, during a medical evacuation mission. The legislation details Chrin's significant contributions, noting that he had flown over 125 combat medical evacuation missions and was part of a broader DUSTOFF crew that rescued more than 900,000 wounded soldiers. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signage identifying the bridge with Chrin's name, and it will take effect 60 days after passage, serving as a lasting memorial to recognize Chrin's heroic military service and sacrifice.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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