COLUMBUS—State Representatives Richard Adams (R-79th District) and Jim Buchy (R-77th District) announced today the passage of House Bill 325, legislation designating 28 memorial highways throughout the state of Ohio.
Included in House Bill 325 is a portion of highway that runs through both the 79th Ohio House District and the 77th Ohio House District.
The bill designates the section of State Route 47, beginning at the intersection of State Route 49 and continuing easterly to the intersection of United States Route 127, in Darke County only, as the “Pfc. Douglas E. Dickey Memorial Highway.” Marine Pfc. Douglas E. Dickey died in Vietnam on March 26, 1967, when he fell on an enemy hand grenade to protect fellow marines, an action for which he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
“All of us who are enjoying the freedom our brave military members have fought to protect are supportive of offering them the recognition they deserve, said Rep. Adams. “This is especially true in regards to a hero who has protected those freedoms at the cost of his own life.”
House Bill 325 will now be sent to the Ohio Senate for further consideration.
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