Governor Signs Highway Memorial Naming Bill

COLUMBUS - The Governor has signed House Bill 81, which honors fallen military members, first responders, and elected officials. The legislation names a portion of State Route 781 in Adams County as the "CPL Willard Boston Wallace Memorial Highway."

Corporal Wallace was a native of Peebles, Ohio, who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He died during hostile action in South Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart.

"I am thankful to the Governor for signing this bill into law and for all the incredible men and women who have served this great state and nation," Johnson said. "It will be a privilege to see Corporal Wallace's name when driving through Adams County."