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Presentation on National Medal of Honor Highway highlights Bend’s role in coast‑to‑coast designation
Summary
Tobias, chairman of the Ben Harris Foundation, briefed the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on June 4 about the National Medal of Honor Highway and the group’s work to convert state signage and coordinate nationwide dedications.
Tobias, chairman of the Ben Harris Foundation, briefed the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on June 4 about the National Medal of Honor Highway and the group’s work to convert state signage and coordinate nationwide dedications.
The presenter said the project began in Oregon in 2017 and that Oregon’s state law inspired a federal effort. He told the board that Sen. Ron Wyden’s Senate bill moved through the Senate and that President Joe Biden signed the final law; plaques and sign changes are now being implemented on roadways that run through Deschutes County and other states.
Why it matters: The project creates a continuous, coast‑to‑coast recognition…
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