State Rep. Jason Ortitay | Pennsylvania 46th Legislative District
State Rep. Jason Ortitay | Pennsylvania 46th Legislative District
A bridge in Cecil Township, Pennsylvania, has been named in honor of Terry D. Tackett Jr. due to efforts by Representative Jason Ortitay, a legislator serving Washington and Allegheny Counties. The dedication was included in Act 63 of 2024 to pay tribute to Tackett's bravery.
Representative Ortitay highlighted Tackett's actions, noting, “Terry would always lend a hand to anyone in need.” He further remarked on Tackett's selflessness, saying, “In one instance, he witnessed an accident while at work and put his own well-being in jeopardy by breaking a window and jumping headfirst into a vehicle to help a bloody, unconscious woman. While he had training as a firefighter, he had none of his equipment with him that day. Terry’s numerous acts of bravery will now be permanently remembered.”
Tackett, affectionately known as "Bubby," passed away in a car accident in October 2022. The bridge named in his memory carries the Southern Beltway over State Route 980, near where Tackett grew up. He was a lieutenant with the Presto Volunteer Fire Department and belonged to Union Local 1058. His family includes his wife, Rachael, and his parents, Terry Tackett Sr. and Sherry Rehak.
The 46th Legislative District, represented by Ortitay, covers various communities in Allegheny and Washington Counties.
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