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This bill designates a specific bridge in Wilmore, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (Bridge Key 8430, which carries Pennsylvania Route 160 over the North Branch Little Conemaugh River) as the Potchak Brothers Memorial Bridge, in honor of six brothers who served in World War II. The bill provides detailed biographical information about Stephen, John, Michael, Frank, Charles, and Peter Potchak, highlighting their military service, awards, and post-war lives. Each brother served in either the U.S. Army or Navy during World War II, receiving various military commendations, and went on to work in industries like steel manufacturing, mining, and other local jobs after their military service. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs identifying the bridge with its new commemorative name, and the designation will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage. By naming the bridge after these veterans, the bill recognizes the Potchak brothers' collective military contributions and local community significance.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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