Trial Engrossment of Amendment A00431 to House Bill 0011 P.N. 0007, Regular Session 2021-2022

A00431

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE BILL

No.

Session of

2021

INTRODUCED BY KAUFER, HILL-EVANS, KINSEY, BURNS, RYAN, ROTHMAN,

HENNESSEY, KAUFFMAN, SCHMITT, VITALI, LONGIETTI, OWLETT,

SAINATO, JOZWIAK AND FREEMAN, JANUARY 11, 2021

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, JANUARY 11, 2021

AN ACT

Designating that portion of Pennsylvania Route 92 from Apple

Tree Road to Rustic Lane in Exeter Township, Luzerne County,

as the Robert F. Kile, Sr., Memorial Highway.; designating a

bridge, identified as Bridge Key 13861, carrying State Route

1025 over State Route 1014 in East Pennsboro Township,

Cumberland County, as the Senator Hal Mowery Memorial Bridge;

designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 15986, on that

portion of Interstate 79 northbound over West 16th Street in

the City of Erie, Erie County, as the U.S. Marine Captain

Thomas J. Kennedy, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating the

bridge identified as Bridge Key 16385 on the portion of State

Route 4016, also known as West 38th Street, between Schaper

Avenue and Pittsburgh Avenue over Interstate 79 in the City

of Erie as the Major Tom Carr Memorial Bridge; and making

related repeals.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1. Robert F. Kile, Sr., Memorial Highway.

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

follows:

(1) Robert "Bob" F. Kile, Sr., was born February 9,

1963, in Wilkes-Barre.

(2) Mr. Kile attended Bishop O'Reilly High School and,

upon graduation, received certificates from Luzerne Carbon

Community College and Bucks County Community College.

(3) Mr. Kile served his country with honor and

distinction as a member of the United States Army and the

Pennsylvania National Guard.

(4) Throughout Mr. Kile's life, he held many different

roles in the community and professionally, including Chair of

the Exeter Township Board of Supervisors, Chief of the

Franklin Township Fire Department, Ambulance Chief of Dallas

Fire and Ambulance, Second Assistant Chief and Vice President

of the Mt. Zion Bicentennial Fire Company, Second Assistant

Commander of the Harding/Mt. Zion Ambulance Association, and

was a certified emergency medical technician and a 10-year

employee with the Department of Transportation.

(5) Robert "Bob" F. Kile, Sr., died June 19, 2020, at

his home.

(b) Designation.--That portion of Pennsylvania Route 92 from

Apple Tree Road to Rustic Lane in Exeter Township, Luzerne

County, is designated the Robert F. Kile, Sr., Memorial Highway.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to

traffic in both directions on the highway.

Section 2. Effective date.

This act shall take effect in 60 days.

Section 2. Senator Hal Mowery Memorial Bridge.

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

follows:

(1) Harold F. Mowery, Jr., was born January 4, 1930, in

Chambersburg and was raised in Mechanicsburg.

(2) As a graduate of Mechanicsburg High School and

Dickinson College, Mr. Mowery was a product of the

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Pennsylvania education system.

(3) Mr. Mowery entered the insurance business in 1954

and earned a chartered life underwriter degree. Over several

decades, Mr. Mowery founded multiple highly successful

insurance businesses that employed hundreds of

Pennsylvanians.

(4) Mr. Mowery was elected to the House of

Representatives in 1976 and went on to serve seven terms. In

the House of Representatives, Mr. Mowery achieved a

reputation for expertise on fiscal and pension issues and

advocated for the application of private-sector business

principles to the operation of public programs and State

spending. He was also instrumental in establishing the Public

Employee Retirement Commission.

(5) In 1992, Mr. Mowery was elected to represent the

31st District in the Senate of Pennsylvania. He served with

distinction until his retirement in 2004.

(6) During his time in the Senate, Senator Mowery

enriched the lives of thousands as chairperson of the former

Public Health and Welfare Committee and vice chairperson of

the Education Committee. He also served as vice chairperson

of the Legislative Data Processing Committee and as a rank-

and-file member of numerous standing committees, including

Banking and Insurance, Law and Justice and Labor and

Industry.

(7) During and after his public service career, Senator

Mowery was a prominent community leader. He supported the

establishment of the Camp Hill Lion Foundation to enhance

academic, athletic and cultural resources. He was also a

supporter of the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts,

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the construction of the Grace Milliman Pollock Performing

Arts Center and the performing arts, including the Harrisburg

Symphony Orchestra. Senator Mowery aided many charities by

sponsoring and supporting benefits, galas and community

fundraisers.

(8) Senator Mowery's professional achievements,

extensive community involvement and the myriad of awards and

accolades he received stand as strong testimony to his

genuine concern for the well-being of this Commonwealth and

the people of the 31st Senatorial District.

(9) By all accounts, Senator Mowery was a loving family

man, a respected businessperson and a dedicated and

accomplished public servant worthy of emulation for

generations to come.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

13861, carrying State Route 1025 over State Route 1014 in East

Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, is designated as the

Senator Hal Mowery Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge and both directions on

State Route 1014.

Section 3. U.S. Marine Captain Thomas J. Kennedy, Jr., Memorial

Bridge.

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

follows:

(1) Thomas J. Kennedy, Jr., was born May 18, 1930, in

the City of Erie, Erie County, and served the United States

in the Marine Corps, where he reached the rank of Captain.

(2) Captain Kennedy was the Senior Battalion Advisor to

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the Fifth Battalion, Vietnamese Marine Brigade, in the

hostile area of Phu An, Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam.

(3) On June 12, 1966, Captain Kennedy was with the Fifth

Battalion Command Post when the lead elements were pinned

down by heavy enemy fire and the Command Post was destroyed

by enemy mortar and rifle fire, killing the Battalion

Commander, the Battalion Surgeon, key staff officers and

numerous soldiers.

(4) Although suffering multiple shrapnel wounds, Captain

Kennedy located a radio and, with his last breath, reported

the situation, allowing the battalion to set up a defensive

perimeter and repulse repeated enemy attacks.

(5) Despite his mortal wounds, Captain Kennedy prevented

enemy forces from overrunning the remaining battalion units

and valiantly gave his life protecting the lives of his

fellow Marines.

(6) For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action,

Captain Kennedy was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, the

third-highest personal decoration for valor in combat.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key

15986, on that portion of Interstate 79 northbound over West

16th Street in the City of Erie, Erie County, is designated the

U.S. Marine Captain Thomas J. Kennedy, Jr., Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 4. Major Tom Carr Memorial Bridge.

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

follows:

(1) Tom M. Carr was born April 17, 1961, in Wilkes-

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Barre.

(2) Major Carr was a 1979 graduate of Erie Tech Memorial

High School.

(3) Major Carr graduated from Clemson University in

1984, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical

engineering.

(4) In 1986, Major Carr began a distinguished military

career in the United States Air Force as an F-16 fighter

pilot.

(5) Major Carr was hand-picked for the Air Force "Elite"

Fighter Weapons School, where he was praised for his

outstanding leadership as senior ranking officer.

(6) During his service, Major Carr was stationed in

Korea, the Persian Gulf, Italy, Bahrain, Bosnia, and Iraq.

He flew numerous combat missions, including during Operation

Northern Watch in Iraq, and flew over 2,000 fighter sorties.

(7) After leaving active duty, Major Carr became an Air

Force reservist assigned to the 93rd Fighter Squadron at

Homestead Air Reserve Station in Florida, where he served as

the Squadron Weapons Officer.

(8) Major Carr's outstanding professional skill,

leadership and ceaseless efforts as an Air Force reservist

facilitated two major overseas deployments, three live

weapons deployments, one Operational Readiness Inspection and

an expeditious conversion from the F-16A to the F-16C

aircraft.

(9) On September 12, 1998, Major Carr sacrificed his

life in defense of his nation when, during an Air Force

attack-training mission, his F-16D jet went down over the

Avon Bombing Range in Florida.

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(10) Major Carr was posthumously awarded the Meritorious

Service Medal by the President of the United States.

(b) Designation.--The bridge identified as Bridge Key 16385

on the portion of State Route 4016, also known as West 38th

Street, between Schaper Avenue and Pittsburgh Avenue over

Interstate 79 in the City of Erie is designated as the Major Tom

Carr Memorial Bridge.

maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to

traffic in both directions on the bridge and to traffic in both

directions on Interstate 79 crossing under the bridge.

Section 5. Repeals are as follows:

(1) The General Assembly declares that the repeal under

paragraph (2) is necessary to effectuate the designation

under section 2 of this act.

(2) The act of June 5, 2020 (P.L.244, No.31), entitled

"An act designating the bridge carrying State Route 1025 over

U.S. Route 11/15 in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland

County, as the Senator Hal Mowery Memorial Bridge," is

repealed.

(3) The General Assembly declares that the repeal under

paragraph (4) is necessary to effectuate the designation

under section 3 of this act.

(4) Section 6 of the act of July 2, 2019 (P.L.318,

No.44), entitled "An act designating a bridge on that portion

of State Route 3047 over the South Branch of Blacklick Creek,

Blacklick Township, Cambria County, as the Private First

Class Steve L. Klosz Memorial Bridge; designating the 2100 to

2200 block of Castor Avenue, State Route 1005, in

Philadelphia County as the Police Officer Raymond Diaz, Jr.,

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Memorial Highway; designating the portion of Interstate 376

from the end of the bridge identified as Bridge Key 3522 to

the exit at State Route 51 in Beaver County as the Richard L.

Shaw Memorial Highway; designating the bridge identified as

Bridge Key 3522 on that portion of Interstate 376 over the

Ohio River in Vanport Township, Beaver County, as the USAF

Combat Controller Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin Memorial Bridge;

designating the first block of West Main Street, State Route

1010, in Fleetwood Borough, Berks County, as the Alex J.

Szoke Highway; designating the bridge identified as Bridge

Key 15986 on that portion of Interstate 79 northbound over

West 16th Street in the City of Erie, Erie County, as the

Thomas J. Kennedy, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating the

bridge on that portion of State Route 4011 over Pine Creek,

Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, as the A. Donald

Buffington Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of

Pennsylvania Route 144 beginning at the intersection of

Pennsylvania Route 64 in Pleasant Gap and ending at the

intersection of Pennsylvania Route 45 in Centre Hall, Centre

County, as the Duster-Quad 50-Searchlight Highway; and

designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 50 in

Independence Township, Washington County, as the Lt. Col.

Juanita L. Warman Memorial Highway," is repealed.

(5) The General Assembly declares that the repeal under

paragraph (6) is necessary to effectuate the designation

under section 4 of this act.

(6) Section 10 of the act of October 24, 2018 (P.L.1163,

No.161), entitled "An act designating a bridge on that

portion of Pennsylvania Route 100 over the Schuylkill River

in Pottstown Borough, Montgomery County, as the Newstell

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Marable, Sr., Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge on

Stoughstown Road over Interstate 81 in Cumberland County

(bridge number 21-3007-0020-0865), as the Private Raymond

Lafayette Naugle Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge on

Maple Avenue over the Yellow Breeches Creek in Walnut Bottom

Township, Cumberland County (bridge number 21-3009-0012-

0000), as the Sergeant Kenneth Lee "Buck" Devor Memorial

Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of U.S. Route

219 South, over U.S. Route 22, also known as the Admiral

Peary Highway, in Cambria Township, Cambria County, as the

PFC Nick Kozorosky Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on

that portion of Pennsylvania Route 286, known as Washington

Street, over the Kiskiminetas River, between Saltsburg

Borough, Indiana County, and Loyalhanna Township,

Westmoreland County, as the First Sergeant Alexander Kelly

Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge identified as Bridge

Key 14196 located on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 39,

also known as Linglestown Road, over U.S. Route 22 in the

City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, as the Specialist 4

Reuben Garnett, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating a portion

of Pennsylvania Route 54 in West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill

County, as the Francis V. "Angie" McAndrew Memorial Highway;

designating a portion of State Route 2026 in Upper Moreland

Township, Montgomery County, as the Corporal Michael Dennis

Cooke Memorial Highway; designating the portion of State

Route 192 from the intersection with State Route 477 in Miles

Township, Centre County, to the intersection with State Route

144 in Centre Hall Borough, Centre County, as the Central

Pennsylvania Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway; designating

the bridge identified as Bridge Key 16385 on the portion of

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State Route 4016, also known as West 38th Street, between

Schaper Avenue and Pittsburgh Avenue over Interstate 79 in

the City of Erie as the Major Tom Carr Memorial Bridge;

designating a pedestrian bridge over that portion of State

Route 252, also known as Providence Road, between Stackhouse

Lane and Copples Lane in Nether Providence Township, Delaware

County, as the Jack Hontz Memorial Bridge; designating the

portion of State Route 3011, also known as 29th Street,

between Master Street and Thompson Street, in the City of

Philadelphia, as the Frank L. Oliver Memorial Highway;

designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 4001,

also known as Henry Avenue, over the Wissahickon Creek and

Lincoln Drive in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia County, as the

Brigadier General Anna Mae V. McCabe Hays Memorial Bridge;

designating a portion of State Route 2050 in Montgomery

County as the First Lieutenant Geoffrey Lawrence Ham Memorial

Highway; designating the bridge on State Route 641, also

known as East High Street, over the Letort Spring in Carlisle

Borough, Cumberland County, as the Lance Corporal Edward

Rykoskey Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that

portion of Pennsylvania Route 405 over Norfolk Southern

Railway tracks, West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland

County, as the H. Donald Whipple Memorial Bridge; designating

a bridge on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 36 over Three

Springs Run, South Woodbury Township, Bedford County, as the

Marine Lance Corporal Darrell Magruder Memorial Bridge;

designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 1001 over

Imlertown Run, Bedford Township, Bedford County, as the First

Lieutenant Eric Fisher Wood, Jr., Memorial Bridge;

designating a bridge on U.S. Route 209 over the West Branch

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Schuylkill River in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, as the

Captain David A. Boris Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge

on that portion of State Route 1010 over the Conestoga River,

Lancaster County, as the Sergeant Melvin R. Wink Memorial

Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 563 in

Bucks County as the PFC John Rivers Way; designating a bridge

on that portion of U.S. Route 219 over the Kinzua Creek,

Lafayette Township, McKean County, as the Staff Sergeant Carl

Enis Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania

Route 339 in Columbia County as the Turner Memorial Highway;

designating the viaduct bridges located on Interstate 80,

Eastbound, Segment Number 1382, Offset 0000, and Westbound,

Segment Number 1383, Offset 0000, in Cooper Township,

Clearfield County, over Moshannon Creek as the Richard B.

Whitehead Memorial Bridges; and designating the bridge to be

constructed on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 88 over

Peters Creek, Finleyville Borough, Washington County, as the

John Emerick Memorial Bridge," is repealed.

Section 6. This act shall take effect as follows:

(1) The following provisions shall take effect

immediately:

(i) Section 2 of this act.

(ii) Section 5(1) and (2) of this act.

(iii) This section.

(2) The remainder of this act shall take effect in 60

days.

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