Charles R. McDevitt Highway

Act 19 of 2003, § 2, under WALTER J. DEALTREY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, CHARLES R. MCDEVITT HIGHWAY AND FARRELL JACKSON EXIT - DESIGNATIONS.

Act 19 of 2003, § 2

Section 2. Charles R. McDevitt Highway.

(a) Designation.--The section of State Route 837 in Allegheny County from the Elizabeth Bridge south to the Washington-Allegheny County line is hereby designated the Charles R. McDevitt Highway.

(b) Biographical information.--Charles R. (Chuck) McDevitt was a beloved and lifelong resident of West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, and, at the age of 29, was elected as its first mayor in 1961. He served as mayor until 1973. He also served as borough secretary for 23 years and was borough council president, a director on the West Jefferson Hills School Board, a member of the West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority, a lifetime member of the West Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Company and an Army veteran.

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