Pennsylvania Act 1979-13 — GEORGE C. PLATT MEMORIAL BRIDGE - DESIGNATION

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AN ACT

Changing the name of the "Penrose Avenue Bridge" in the City of Philadelphia, County of Philadelphia and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the "George C. Platt Memorial Bridge."

WHEREAS, George C. Platt was a Civil War Hero who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for protecting the Union flag in the battle of Gettysburg, while killing the enemy with the flag staff; and

WHEREAS, George C. Platt was an engineer who constructed many of Philadelphia's bridges and wharves; and

WHEREAS, George C. Platt built the original Penrose Avenue Bridge; therefore

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1. The bridge known as the "Penrose Avenue Bridge" in the City of Philadelphia, County of Philadelphia and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hereby designated as, and shall hereafter be known as, the "George C. Platt Memorial Bridge."

Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.