PRINTER'S NO. 2344
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
1866
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY STRUZZI, KEPHART, KINSEY, JAMES, SMITH, JOZWIAK
AND GILLEN, NOVEMBER 30, 2023
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, NOVEMBER 30, 2023
AN ACT
Designating a portion of State Route 2008 from the intersection
with State Route 2009 to the intersection with Pennsylvania
Route 56 in West Wheatfield Township and East Wheatfield
Township, Indiana County, as the Robindale Memorial Highway.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Robindale Memorial Highway.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as
follows:
(1) The town of Robindale stands as a testament to the
indomitable spirit and resilience of its residents, having
overcome numerous challenges throughout its storied history.
(2) The heart of this community was deeply impacted by
two tragic mining accidents that claimed the lives of 11
dedicated coal miners who toiled tirelessly to support their
town.
(3) In addition to this profound loss, Robindale has
valiantly endured three severe floods that tested the mettle
of its residents, demonstrating their unwavering commitment
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to preserving their beloved community.
(4) It is fitting and just to recognize the sacrifices
of these 11 brave miners and the resiliency of the entire
Robindale community.
(b) Designation.--The portion of State Route 2008 from the
intersection with State Route 2009 to the intersection with
Pennsylvania Route 56 in West Wheatfield Township and East
Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, is designated as the
Robindale Memorial Highway.
(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and
maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the designated
highway to traffic in both directions.
Section 2. Effective date.
This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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