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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Sarah K. Peake

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Harwich as the United States Army Private First Class Joseph C. Blute memorial bridge.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Sarah K. Peake

4th Barnstable

2/5/2024

Julian Cyr

Cape and Islands

2/7/2024


HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4865        FILED ON: 2/5/2024

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By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sarah K. Peake and Julian Cyr that a certain bridge on state highway Route 28 in the town of Harwich be designated as the United States Army Private First Class Joseph C. Blute memorial bridge.  Transportation.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)

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An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Harwich as the United States Army Private First Class Joseph C. Blute memorial bridge.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1.  Bridge number (xxxxx) on state highway route 28 spanning over muddy creek in the town of Harwich shall be designated and known as the United States Army Private First Class Joseph C. Blute Memorial Bridge, in honor and recognition of United States Army Private First Class Joseph C. Blute who lost his life in France on December 17, 1944 while serving in the 324 Infantry, 44 Division.  The Massachusetts department of transportation shall erect and maintain suitable markers and a memorial plaque on the bridge bearing the designation in compliance with the standards of the department.