Lake County Times

The Ohio House of Representatives has unanimously passed House Bill 380, an omnibus package encompassing 29 road naming bills. Among these is House Bill 350, which dedicates State Route 44 between Mentor Avenue and Prouty Road as the "Lance Corporal Austin B. Schwenk Memorial Highway." The announcement was made by State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Daniel Troy (D-Wickliffe), who were joined by members of LCpl Schwenk’s family for the vote.

Lance Corporal Austin B. Schwenk was killed in October 2023 at Camp Lejeune, where he served as a 2171 electro-optical ordnance repairer with the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Division. LCpl Schwenk graduated from Riverside High School in 2022 and is remembered as an avid athlete, car enthusiast, and someone who always dreamed of joining the United States Marine Corps.

“With today’s vote, we are one step closer to honoring the memory of a great Ohioan and proud American,” said Callender. “I look forward to joining LCpl Schwenk’s family for a floor vote in the Ohio Senate.”

“I am pleased that the General Assembly supported this effort by Rep. Callender and myself to honor the memory of Lance Corporal Schwenk for his service to our nation so tragically cut short,” said Representative Troy.

House Bill 380 now heads to the Ohio Senate for consideration.