Oct. 15, 2024
WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Allegheny/Washington) will lead a bridge dedication and sign unveiling ceremony naming a bridge carrying the Southern Beltway over State Route 980 in Cecil Township in honor of Terry D. Tackett Jr. He rendered aid to a woman in downtown Pittsburgh who was critically injured when a vehicle ran into the side of the Allegheny County Building several years ago. In October 2022, Tackett died in a vehicular accident. Ortitay amended the bridge naming into
Act 63 of 2024.
WHO: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Allegheny/Washington); Matt Burd, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission; and Terry Tackett Sr.
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 18, 1:30 p.m. SHARP
WHERE: Meet at the McDonald Heritage Library parking lot, 52 Fourth St., McDonald. A caravan will then travel to the sign location on the Southern Beltway. RSVP is required by calling 412-221-5110.
Media contact: Tracy Polovick, 717.919.7615, tpolovick@pahousegop.com