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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Antonio F. D. Cabral and Christopher Hendricks

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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 overpass in the city of New Bedford as the Andre Lopes Korean War Veteran Overpass.

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PETITION OF:

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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 overpass in the city of New Bedford as the Andre Lopes Korean War Veteran Overpass.

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. The pedestrian overpass spanning route 18 in the city of New Bedford, constructed pursuant to MBTA contract number K78CN06 as part of the South Coast Rail project, in the vicinity of 618 Acushnet Avenue, shall be designated and known as the Andre Lopes Korean War Veteran Overpass, in memory of Andre Lopes, who died as a result of injuries incurred while a member of the armed forces of the United States during the Korean Conflict. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation or its successor shall erect and maintain suitable markers bearing that designation in compliance with the standards of the department.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.