Bill > SB1187

This bill officially designates a specific bridge, identified by Bridge Key 45346, which carries Pennsylvania Route 653 over Buffalo Creek in Garrett Borough, Somerset County, as the Corporal Harold L. Gray Memorial Bridge. The legislation includes extensive findings detailing Corporal Harold L. Gray's life, highlighting his birth in Somerset County, his work in the coal mines to support his family, his military service during World War II where he participated in significant battles like the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge, his bravery in the face of severe injury, and his subsequent awards including the Silver Star and Purple Heart. It also recounts his post-war life, including his marriage, farming, continued work in the coal mines, and service to the Borough of Garrett, emphasizing his resilience, work ethic, and community contributions, ultimately concluding that his legacy warrants this public commemoration. The bill also mandates that the Department of Transportation erect appropriate signage to display the bridge's new name and states that the act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1187