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HB 459

An Act designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 352 also known as Middletown Road, from the intersection with State Route 4008, also known as Gradyville Road, in Edgmont Township, Delaware County, to the intersection with Pennsylvania Route 452, also known as North Pennell Road, in Middletown Township, Delaware County, as the Chief Joseph J. Montgomery, Jr. Memorial Highway.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 20 co-sponsors

HB 459 names a 3-mile stretch of Pennsylvania Route 352 in Delaware County the Chief Joseph J. Montgomery, Jr. Memorial Highway to honor the individual's community contributions.

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Bill Summary · HB 459

Legislative bill overview

HB 459 designates a 3-mile stretch of Pennsylvania Route 352 (Middletown Road) in Delaware County as the "Chief Joseph J. Montgomery, Jr. Memorial Highway." The designated section runs from Gradyville Road in Edgmont Township to North Pennell Road in Middletown Township. This is a commemorative naming bill with no direct fiscal impact or regulatory changes.

Why is this important

Memorial highway designations honor individuals' contributions to their communities and create lasting public recognition. While symbolic rather than substantive, such designations can boost community pride and ensure historical figures are remembered by future generations. The bill's passage would require signage updates but minimal ongoing costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited information on Chief Montgomery - The bill provides no biographical details about who Chief Montgomery was or why this specific road section merits the honor, making it difficult to assess whether the designation is appropriate or broadly supported
  • Precedent for designations - Naming roads after individuals can become politically contentious if selection criteria aren't clearly established, potentially opening the door to numerous future requests
  • Local community support - No evidence presented of whether residents in Edgmont and Middletown townships actively support this designation or were consulted

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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