State Rep. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) has introduced legislation to honor service members who have received the Purple Heart.

A portion of US 24 to the Paulding County line will be designated as the “Paulding County Purple Heart Memorial Highway.” Purple Heart recipients are military personnel who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.

“As we honor our service members during Military Appreciation Month, I wanted to introduce legislation that will serve as a visual reminder to commemorate our veterans who fought bravely to protect our freedoms,” Klopfenstein said. “We owe our service members a debt that can never truly be repaid. May God bless our fallen heroes and military members at home and abroad.” The measure is awaiting a bill number and committee assignment.

Klopfenstein introduces street naming legislation to honor veterans

State Rep. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) has introduced street naming legislation that will honor the sacrifices of veterans.

In recognition of their service, a portion of US 30 at the Van Wert County line will be designated as the “Van Wert County Veteran’s Memorial Highway.”

“Ohio is home to more than 830,000 former military personnel – the sixth largest veteran population in the United States,” Klopfenstein said. “We are grateful for those who answered the call to serve. Introducing this legislation is one way to show appreciation to our military population.”

The measure is awaiting a bill number and committee assignment.

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