PRINTER'S NO. 3508
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
2840
Session of
2022
INTRODUCED BY HOHENSTEIN, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
AN ACT
Designating the portion of State Route 1009, also known as
Bridge Street, between State Route 1007, also known as Tacony
Street, and State Route 2001, also known as Richmond Street,
in the City of Philadelphia as the Joseph A. Ferko Memorial
Boulevard.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Joseph A. Ferko Memorial Boulevard.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as
follows:
(1) The Joseph A. Ferko String Band was founded in
Philadelphia in 1922.
(2) The string band includes members ranging from 18 to
80 years of age.
(3) The string band has entertained audiences throughout
the world, including performances in France, Italy and Hong
Kong.
(4) The string band has participated in the annual
Mummers Parade since 1923 and boasts the most successful
record in the history of the parade competition with prizes
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that include 20 championships and placing in the top five
during 87 of 96 parade competitions.
(5) The string band made its first recording in the
summer of 1955 and was named to the Billboard Top 100 with
its version of "Alabama Jubilee."
(6) The string band has contributed to the cultural
enrichment and enjoyment of countless citizens throughout its
history, thereby reflecting the true nature of artistic
integrity.
(b) Designation.--The portion of State Route 1009, also
known as Bridge Street, between State Route 1007, also known as
Tacony Street, and State Route 2001, also known as Richmond
Street, in the City of Philadelphia is designated the Joseph A.
Ferko Memorial Boulevard.
(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and
maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the boulevard
to traffic in both directions on the boulevard.
Section 2. Effective date.
This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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