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This bill designates a bridge in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County, as the George W. McAuley, Jr. Memorial Bridge to honor the late transportation professional who spent 33 years working at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The bill provides a detailed biography of George W. McAuley, Jr., highlighting his distinguished career, including his roles as a professional engineer, Assistant District Executive, Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration, and Executive Deputy Secretary of Transportation. It emphasizes his significant contributions to transportation infrastructure, particularly his instrumental role in Pennsylvania's innovative Rapid Bridge Replacement Public-Private Partnership, which delivered 558 bridges statewide. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs displaying the bridge's name in both directions, commemorating McAuley's exceptional service and leadership in improving highway safety. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, serving as a lasting tribute to McAuley, who passed away in February 2021 at the age of 58, leaving behind his wife Stephanie and daughter Megan.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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