PFC Raymond P. Schwesinger Memorial Bridge

Act 102 of 2019, § 7, under MULTIPLE DESIGNATIONS IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES - DESIGNATION.

Act 102 of 2019, § 7

Section 7. PFC Raymond P. Schwesinger Memorial Bridge.

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

(1) On May 6, 1966, Seelyville resident, Raymond P. Schwesinger, was killed in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, by a hostile explosive device.

(2) PFC Schwesinger served as a rifleman with 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force, a battalion that sustained the highest casualty rate in Marine Corps history.

(3) PFC Schwesinger, a graduate of Honesdale High School, was a member of the Seelyville Fire Company, which honored his sacrifice with a flag pole and memorial at its fire hall.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 35729, located on State Route 3041 in Texas Township, Wayne County, is designated the PFC Raymond P. Schwesinger Memorial Bridge.

(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to traffic in both directions on the bridge.