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PA HB1847

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dallas Kephart

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates Bridge Key 11527 on PA Route 729 over Gazzam Run in Jordan Township, Clearfield County, as the PFC Raymond Lee McGarvey Memorial Bridge

  • PFC Raymond Lee McGarvey (born May 7, 1946) served in the U.S. Army 25th Division, 3rd Brigade, 35th Infantry and was killed in action on July 3, 1966, in Pleiku Province, Vietnam

  • McGarvey earned multiple decorations including the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star with Valor, Purple Heart, and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation

  • Department of Transportation required to erect and maintain signs displaying the bridge name in both traffic directions

  • Act takes effect in 60 days

Legislative Description

Designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 11527, carrying Pennsylvania Route 729 over Gazzam Run in Jordan Township, Clearfield County, as the PFC Raymond Lee McGarvey Memorial Bridge.

Last Action

Referred to Transportation

9/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation9/9/2025

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