2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Act 86 - PFC JAMES E. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL BRIDGE - DESIGNATION
An Act
Designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 3937, carrying Pennsylvania Route 26 over Bloody Run in Everett Borough, Bedford County, as the PFC James E. Williams Memorial Bridge.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. PFC James E. Williams Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) PFC James E. Williams, a native of Bedford County, gave his life in service to his country during the Korean War.
(2) PFC Williams served as a Light Weapons Infantryman with the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division.
(3) PFC Williams was captured and held by the Chinese as a prisoner of war for 27 months.
(4) On May 18, 1951, PFC Williams died while still in captivity.
(5) PFC Williams was awarded the Purple Heart for his valiant service.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 3937, carrying Pennsylvania Route 26 over Bloody Run in Everett Borough, Bedford County, is designated as the PFC James E. Williams Memorial Bridge.
(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to traffic in both directions on the bridge.
Section 2. Effective date.
This act shall take effect in 60 days.
