THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE BILL

INTRODUCED BY EMRICK, BRENNAN, R. BROWN, FREEMAN, HAHN, HARHART, MANN, REICHLEY, SAMUELSON, SCAVELLO AND SIMMONS, NOVEMBER 17, 2011

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, NOVEMBER 17, 2011  

AN ACT

Designating a portion of PA Route 191 in Washington Township,

Northampton County, as the "World War II Homefront Heroes

Highway."

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1.  World War II Homefront Heroes Highway.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as

follows:

(1)  The dedication of the American people during World

War II was crucial in supplying and aiding both American and

Allied forces engaged in battle on two global theaters.

(2)  The American citizens at home sacrificed by

rationing materials, recycling goods, purchasing War Bonds,

and tirelessly working longer hours in factories, mines,

mills, farms and many other industries to keep the war effort

moving forward.

(3)  With many young men serving in the armed forces,

American women were quick to step up and take jobs in

industry that were considered reserved for men only, and

subsequently made "Rosie the Riveter" a popular, and now

classic, American icon.

(4)  Civilian support for the armed forces and defense of

the nation spurred the establishment of numerous groups and

organizations such as the Civil Air Patrol, Coast Guard

Auxiliary and United Service Organizations (USO) which exist

to this day.

(5)  Through their steadfast dedication and support,

United States citizens at home were able to keep American and

our Allied forces supplied with materials and morale, which

was instrumental in achieving victory and ending one of the

deadliest wars in the history of human existence.

(b)  Designation.--That portion of PA Route 191 in Washington

Township, Northampton County, from the Bangor Borough line to

the Plainfield Township line is hereby designated as the "World

War II Homefront Heroes Highway."

(c)  Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and

maintain signs to traffic in both directions to indicate the

designation under subsection (b).

Section 2.  Effective date.

This act shall take effect in 60 days.