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House Transportation Committee Concurred on Bill to Name Libby Bridge for Silver Star Recipient Arthur J. Rambo
Summary
The House Transportation Committee voted to concur in Senate Bill 59 after family members, veterans and officials testified in support. The Department of Transportation reported a $6,000 fiscal note that it will absorb; the committee advanced the bill by voice vote with proxy ayes recorded.
The House Transportation Committee voted to concur in Senate Bill 59 on a voice vote, advancing a proposal to name the Highway 37 bridge over the Kootenai River near Libby, Montana, for Staff Sergeant Arthur J. Rambo, a Vietnam War Silver Star recipient.
Senator Mike Cuff, sponsor of the bill, opened the hearing with personal remarks about Rambo’s service and said the designation was meant to honor his sacrifice and provide a visible memorial for the community. "This is a story ... it's a sad story," Cuff said in his opening remarks as he introduced family members and veterans who testified in favor of the measure.
Several relatives and friends gave emotional testimony in support. Mandy Rambo, who identified herself as a relative and said she was appearing in a personal capacity though…
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