Late PA Lawmaker Honored With Montco Road Dedication

SOUDERTON, PA — A former member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly who represented a state House district in Montgomery County for more than three decades before his passing nearly three years ago was honored this week with a road dedication in his name.

Lawmakers unveiled a sign to the new Honorable Robert W. Godshall Memorial Highway in Souderton on Wednesday during a dedication event in which Godshall, who spent 36 years as a legislator before he died in November 2019, was remembered as a dedicated public servant.

"This is a grand moment, I've been looking forward to seeing his name memorialized here in Souderton," Malagari said in a statement about the late Godshall. "As he was my former representative and predecessor, I know firsthand how his life and service had an impact on the people and communities in Montgomery County, and this is a fitting tribute to his long-serving dedication to our area."

Wednesday's event in Souderton Borough was hosted by Malagari, who took over the 53rd House District from Godshall, and was also attended by State Sen. Maria Collett, D-Montgomery, Souderton Mayor Dan Yocum and Godshall's surviving family members.

Collett said that Godshall was a dedicated public servant committed to "improving the lives of neighbors, constituents, and all Pennsylvanians."

"I was pleased to be a part of today's dedication to honor his legacy and ensure that his name and good works continue to be remembered for generations to come," Collett said in prepared remarks.

The Honorable Robert W. Godshall Memorial Highway renames a portion of Pennsylvania State Route 113 from Schoolhouse Road to County Line Road in Souderton.

The event this week also included a performance from the Zion Mennonite Choir, a church attended by the Godshall family.

An honor guard was present and firefighters draped flags in Godshall's honor.

Godshall, a Republican, represented the 53rd Legislative District from 1983 to 2018.

He was also a former member of the Souderton Area School Board.

Godshall passed away at 86 years old.

More about Godshall can be learned through Patch's previous coverage below.

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