Hanna Speaks at Ceremony Naming Bridge for Howard Area Veterans

HOWARD – State Rep. Mike Hanna, D-Clinton/Centre, joined Bald Eagle valley residents Wednesday in honoring area veterans at a ceremony renaming a Howard Township bridge the Howard Area Veterans Bridge.

“Howard Township officials contacted my office about their desire to honor the citizens of Centre County who have served, or are currently serving our nation in the Armed Forces. As many of you might know, Centre County residents have served in every major United States military conflict beginning with the Revolutionary War, so it is only fitting that we honor these men and women in uniform with a lasting tribute.

“This bridge is an important piece of infrastructure in our community – but now it’s much more,” Hanna said. “It’s also a permanent reminder of the dedication to our country by our local heroes.”

The bridge renamed for Howard area veterans is the state Route 26 bridge over Bald Eagle Creek. Hanna sponsored an amendment to S.B. 289 to name the bridge. Act 27 of 2018 was signed by the governor in July.