Senator David J. Arnold, Jr., Memorial Bridge

Act 63 of 2024, § 21, under MULTIPLE DESIGNATIONS IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES - DESIGNATION.

Act 63 of 2024, § 21

Section 21. Senator David J. Arnold, Jr., Memorial Bridge.

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

(1) Before becoming elected to the Senate in 2019, David J. Arnold, Jr., served as district attorney for Lebanon County for 14 years.

(2) As district attorney, he was a tireless advocate for victims and justice, not just in Lebanon, but throughout this Commonwealth.

(3) Senator Arnold was a member of Governor Corbett's elder abuse task force and served as president of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association.

(4) Senator Arnold's time in the Pennsylvania Senate was marked for his dedication to advancing causes to protect this Commonwealth's children.

(5) Senator Arnold's noteworthy legislation increased penalties on those convicted of possession of child pornography and established a task force to combat this horrid crime.

(6) Senator David J. Arnold, Jr., was the embodiment of a dedicated public servant and his leadership on doing what is right for his community has been missed.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 22612, located on Pennsylvania Route 72 in Swatara Township, Lebanon County, over the Swatara Creek is designated the Senator David J. Arnold, Jr., 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.