LEBANON COUNTY – State and local officials attended a ceremony to name a Lebanon County bridge in honor of the late state Sen. David Arnold Jr. Act 63 of 2024 was amended to designate the newly constructed bridge on State Route 72 over Swatara Creek in Swatara Township as the Sen. David J. Arnold Jr. Memorial Bridge. The naming recognizes his years of public service to PA, Lebanon County, and his local community. Before being elected to the PA Senate in 2019, Arnold served as Lebanon County District Attorney for 14 years. He was also a member of former Gov. Tom Corbett’s elder abuse task force and served as president of the PA District Attorneys Association. As a state senator, Arnold was dedicated to advancing causes to protect children. His noteworthy legislation increased penalties on those convicted of possession of child sexual abuse materials and established a task force to combat the crime. In 2021, Arnold passed away after battling brain cancer at 49-years-old.
DAVID ARNOLD, JR.
