2024 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Act 63 - MULTIPLE DESIGNATIONS IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES - DESIGNATION

 

An Act

 

Designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8404, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 56 over the Stony Creek River, City of Johnstown, Cambria County, as the PFC Dr. Alex W. Barber Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 42031, located on that portion of U.S. Route 219 over Pentz Run on the border of Sandy Township and the City of DuBois, Clearfield County, as the Trooper First Class Brad Wilson Honorary Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5796, carrying State Route 4001 over U.S. Route 22 in Allegheny Township, Blair County, as the LCPL Ralph J. Fabbri USMC Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 31 from the intersection with First Street to the intersection with Yoder Avenue in the Borough of Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, as the Mayor Gerald D. Lucia Memorial Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8569, carrying State Route 1021 over Glendale Lake in White Township, Cambria County, as the CPL Reid Rex Ross 3 BN 26 Marine Reg. Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 57664, on Pennsylvania Route 924 over the railroad, located in Gilberton Borough, Schuylkill County, as the Walter Skubel Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 28762, on State Route 3011 over the Monocacy Creek, located in Bethlehem City, Northampton County, as the Raphael Rivera Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 29525, located on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 233 over Sherman Creek in Tyrone Township, Perry County, as the Lance Corporal Jason Frye Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52686, carrying Pennsylvania Route 441 over U.S. Route 30 in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, as the Major General Edward C. Shannon Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5802, carrying Logan Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroad in the City of Altoona, Blair County, as the CPL Patrick C. Farrell and PVT James J. Farrell Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5879, carrying State Route 4027 (South Eagle Valley Road) over Bald Eagle Creek in Snyder Township, Blair County, as the SGM Charles B. Mills, Sr. Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 18728, carrying Pennsylvania Route 829 over the Juniata River in Union Township, Huntingdon County, as the PFC Charles Shore Greenland Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 18843, carrying State Route 3006 (Logging Road 31011) over Great Trough Creek in Wood Township, Huntingdon County, as the PFC Wasco (Spider) Pawuk Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31529, carrying State Route 1007 over the Stonycreek River in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, as the Corporal Carl Lynn Walker Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7027, carrying Pennsylvania Route 413 over U.S. Route 1 in Middletown Township, Bucks County, as the Lance Corporal John F. Muffler Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of U.S. Route 222 from the interchange with U.S. Route 30 in Manheim Township to the interchange with Interstate 76, also known as the Pennsylvania Turnpike, in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, as the Senator Noah W. Wenger Memorial Highway; designating the westbound bridge carrying Interstate 90 over Six Mile Creek in Harborcreek Township, Erie County, as the Cpl. Jarrid L. King Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified by Bridge Key 31447, carrying Pennsylvania Route 403 over the Stonycreek River in Quemahoning Township, Somerset County, as the Captain Leroy Freeman Berkebile Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8414, carrying Pennsylvania Route 56 over Walters Avenue in Richland Township, Cambria County, as the PFC Wallace Rice Memorial Bridge; designating the bridges, identified as Southern Beltway 258 and Southern Beltway 259, in Cecil Township, Washington County, as the Lance Corporal Robert Alan "Bucky" McPherson Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 22612, located on Pennsylvania Route 72 in Swatara Township, Lebanon County, over the Swatara Creek as the Senator David J. Arnold, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5059, carrying State Route 2021 over Mineral Springs Creek in the City of Reading, Berks County, as the PFC Lawrence J. Deisher Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 6917, carrying State Route 4202 over Pennsylvania Route 611 in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, as the Donald E. Parlee Memorial Bridge; designating the portion of State Route 2017, also known as Lisburn Road, from Segment 90/Offset 300 to Segment 90/Offset 2200 in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, as the Sgt. Josue "Rocky" Saez, Jr., Memorial Road; designating the portion of State Route 1016, also known as Holme Avenue, from the intersection with Winchester Avenue to the intersection with Holme Circle, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, as the Sergeant Timothy Simpson Memorial Road; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8345, on that portion of U.S. Route 22 over Howells Run in Cambria Township, Cambria County, as the Michael G. Tsikalas Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8344, carrying U.S. Route 22 over Pennsylvania Route 160, also known as New Germany Road, in Cambria Township, Cambria County, as the Charles J. Vizzini Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 3795, carrying Pennsylvania Route 251 over Interstate 376 in Chippewa Township, Beaver County, as the Private Mahlon R. Evans Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 57032, carrying Pennsylvania Route 351 over the Beaver River between Koppel Borough and North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, as the Sgt. Skip Haswell Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge carrying the Pennsylvania Turnpike Mainline Eastbound over the Beaver River at mile marker 13.2 in Beaver County as the Colonel Joseph H. Thompson Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge carrying the Pennsylvania Turnpike Mainline Westbound over the Beaver River at mile marker 13.2 in Beaver County as the Colonel Matthew S. Quay Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 68136, carrying State Route 4028 over Mill Creek in Hamburg Borough, Berks County, as the Sergeant Jackie Seltzer Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52786, carrying Pennsylvania Route 213 over the Neshaminy Creek in Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County, as the Ensign Sarah Mitchell Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 47666, carrying U.S. Route 219 over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, as the Staff Sergeant Peter P. Abromovich Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 48914, carrying Gallitzin Road, State Route 53, over Norfolk Southern Railroad, located in Gallitzin Township, Cambria County, as the Corporal James R. Beck USMC Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52761, carrying Pennsylvania Route 53 over Clearfield Creek in Gallitzin Township, Cambria County, as the Private Philip A. Watt Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8645, carrying Galleria Drive (State Route 3031) over U.S. Route 219 in Richland Township, Cambria County, as the PFC Paul O. Malzi and PFC Harry R. Malzi Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 9755, carrying State Route 3027 over the Moshannon Creek in Rush Township, Centre County, as the Osceola Mills World War II Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 11380, carrying U.S. Route 219 over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Burnside Borough, Clearfield County, as the Sarah "Marie" Blose Rorabaugh Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 11226, carrying Pennsylvania Route 53 over the Clearfield Creek in Bigler Township, Clearfield County, as the Sergeant John Harold Branic Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 13685, carrying Army Heritage Drive over Interstate 81 in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, as the Major General Harold "Harry" Greene Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 56021, carrying Pennsylvania Route 997 over Conodoguinet Creek in Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, as the Pvt. Clyde C. McVitty Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 18248, carrying State Route 2003 over Dunkard Creek in Mt. Morris, Perry Township, Greene County, as the H. Ronald Hoskinson Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52783, carrying Pennsylvania Route 913 over Shoup Run in Coalmont Borough, Huntingdon County, as the Private Samuel H. Thompson Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 68411, carrying Jacksonville Road (State Route 3016) over Two Lick Creek in Homer City, Indiana County, as the Staff Sergeant William Stivison Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 67935, carrying State Route 1015 over the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River in Allegheny Township, Somerset County, as the Staff Sergeant William Will Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31544, carrying State Route 1016 over the Dark Shade Creek in Shade Township, Somerset County, as the Seaman First Class Raymond Kozik Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31426, carrying East Campus Avenue over U.S. Route 219 in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, as the Kenneth J. Newcomer Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31696, carrying State Route 3011 over the Casselman River in Black Township, Somerset County, as the S2 Earl J. Peters Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 36247, carrying Pennsylvania Route 711 over Loyalhanna Creek in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, as the Staff Sergeant Alvin P. Carey and Private John C. Ewing Medal of Honor Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 54167, carrying U.S. Route 30 over Paradise Creek between Paradise Township and Jackson Township, York County, as the Private Edward J. Stambaugh Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of U.S. Route 522 from the intersection with Main Street to the intersection with Town Hill Street in Shade Gap Borough, Huntingdon County, as the Special Agent Terry R. Anderson Memorial Highway; designating a portion of State Route 2008 from the intersection with State Route 2009 to the intersection with Pennsylvania Route 56 in West Wheatfield Township and East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, as the Robindale Memorial Highway; designating the interchange of Interstate 380 with Pennsylvania Route 940 in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, as the William F. Quinn Memorial Interchange; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8574, carrying State Route 1021 over Clearfield Creek in White Township, Cambria County, as the Sergeant Charles Owen Jenkins, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, carrying the Pennsylvania Turnpike 576 Southern Beltway Eastbound and Westbound over Pennsylvania Route 980 at mile marker S-12.35, as the Terry D. Tackett Jr. Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 56737, carrying Pennsylvania Route 74 over the Little Conewago Creek in Dover Township, York County, as the Corporal William E. Heilman Memorial Bridge; and making repeals.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Section 1.  PFC Dr. Alex W. Barber Memorial Bridge.

Section 2.  Trooper First Class Brad Wilson Honorary Bridge.

Section 3.  LCPL Ralph J. Fabbri USMC Memorial Bridge.

Section 4.  Mayor Gerald D. Lucia Memorial Highway.

Section 5.  CPL Reid Rex Ross 3 BN 26 Marine Reg. Memorial Bridge.

Section 6.  Walter Skubel Memorial Bridge.

Section 7.  Raphael Rivera Memorial Bridge.

Section 8.  Lance Corporal Jason Frye Memorial Bridge.

Section 9.  Major General Edward C. Shannon Memorial Bridge.

Section 10.  CPL Patrick C. Farrell and PVT James J. Farrell Memorial Bridge.

Section 11.  SGM Charles B. Mills, Sr. Memorial Bridge.

Section 12.  PFC Charles Shore Greenland Memorial Bridge.

Section 13.  PFC Wasco (Spider) Pawuk Memorial Bridge.

Section 14.  Corporal Carl Lynn Walker Memorial Bridge.

Section 15.  Lance Corporal John F. Muffler Memorial Bridge.

Section 16.  Senator Noah W. Wenger Memorial Highway.

Section 17.  Cpl. Jarrid L. King Memorial Bridge.

Section 18.  Captain Leroy Freeman Berkebile Memorial Bridge.

Section 19.  PFC Wallace Rice Memorial Bridge.

Section 20.  Lance Corporal Robert Alan "Bucky" McPherson Memorial Bridge.

Section 21.  Senator David J. Arnold, Jr., Memorial Bridge.

Section 22.  PFC Lawrence J. Deisher Memorial Bridge.

Section 23.  Donald E. Parlee Memorial Bridge.

Section 24.  Sgt. Josue "Rocky" Saez, Jr., Memorial Road.

Section 25.  Sergeant Timothy Simpson Memorial Road.

Section 26.  Michael G. Tsikalas Memorial Bridge.

Section 27.  Charles J. Vizzini Memorial Bridge.

Section 28.  Private Mahlon R. Evans Memorial Bridge.

Section 29.  Sgt. Skip Haswell Memorial Bridge.

Section 30.  Colonel Joseph H. Thompson Memorial Bridge.

Section 31.  Colonel Matthew S. Quay Memorial Bridge.

Section 32.  Sergeant Jackie Seltzer Memorial Bridge.

Section 33.  Ensign Sarah Mitchell Memorial Bridge.

Section 34.  Staff Sergeant Peter P. Abromovich Memorial Bridge.

Section 35.  Corporal James R. Beck USMC Memorial Bridge.

Section 36.  Private Philip A. Watt Memorial Bridge.

Section 37.  PFC Paul O. Malzi and PFC Harry R. Malzi Memorial Bridge.

Section 38.  Osceola Mills World War II Memorial Bridge.

Section 39.  Sarah "Marie" Blose Rorabaugh Memorial Bridge.

Section 40.  Sergeant John Harold Branic Memorial Bridge.

Section 41.  Major General Harold "Harry" Greene Memorial Bridge.

Section 42.  Pvt. Clyde C. McVitty Memorial Bridge.

Section 43.  H. Ronald Hoskinson Memorial Bridge.

Section 44.  Private Samuel H. Thompson Memorial Bridge.

Section 45.  Staff Sergeant William Stivison Memorial Bridge.

Section 46.  Staff Sergeant William Will Memorial Bridge.

Section 47.  Seaman First Class Raymond Kozik Memorial Bridge.

Section 48.  Kenneth J. Newcomer Memorial Bridge.

Section 49.  S2 Earl J. Peters Memorial Bridge.

Section 50.  Staff Sergeant Alvin P. Carey and Private John C. Ewing Medal of Honor Memorial Bridge.

Section 51.  Private Edward J. Stambaugh Memorial Bridge.

Section 52.  Special Agent Terry R. Anderson Memorial Highway.

Section 53.  Robindale Memorial Highway.

Section 54.  William F. Quinn Memorial Interchange.

Section 55.  Sergeant Charles Owen Jenkins, Jr., Memorial Bridge.

Section 56.  Terry D. Tackett Jr. Memorial Bridge.

Section 57.  Corporal William E. Heilman Memorial Bridge.

Section 58.  Repeals.

Section 59.  Effective date.

 

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:

 

Section 1.  PFC Dr. Alex W. Barber Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Private First Class Dr. Alex W. Barber was born February 23, 1922, in Johnstown.

(2)  PFC Barber grew up in Prospect, while attending Johnstown Elementary, Middle and High School.

(3)  On June 3, 1943, PFC Barber enlisted in the United States Army in Altoona.

(4)  PFC Barber was a member of Darby's Rangers and landed on Normandy Beach on June 6, 1944.

(5)  PFC Barber landed with his medical unit on the coast of France at a time when the beach was under heavy enemy rifle, machine gun and artillery fire.

(6)  PFC Barber saved one soldier's life by performing a tracheotomy with a mere ball point pen.

(7)  PFC Barber communicated despite a language barrier and a time constraint, asking permission to borrow a horse and buggy from a Frenchman to move and care for the wounded.

(8)  PFC Barber was wounded while administering care to fellow soldiers.

(9)  Shrapnel from these wounds remained lodged in his head and leg for the rest of his life.

(10)  For his heroic actions, PFC Barber was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Clusters.

(11)  After his military service, PFC Barber graduated from Johns Hopkins University. Upon finishing his degree at Johns Hopkins University, he pursued another academic degree at the Baltimore Chiropractic College, where he earned a doctor of chiropractic degree.

(12)  PFC Barber was a practicing chiropractor in Johnstown, Pennsylvania; Havre de Grace, Maryland; Frederick, Maryland; and Santa Monica, California.

(13)  PFC Barber was the father of five children, Alexis, Joseph, Alexander, Judith and RoseAnn.

(14)  PFC Barber died October 14, 1986.

(15)  PFC Barber is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8404, carrying Pennsylvania Route 56 over the Stony Creek River in the City of Johnstown, Cambria County, is designated the PFC Dr. Alex W. Barber 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.  Trooper First Class Brad Wilson Honorary Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Prior to serving in the Pennsylvania State Police, Trooper First Class Brad Wilson served in the United States Air Force.

(2)  Trooper First Class Wilson was stationed at the DuBois barracks.

(3)  On September 26, 2013, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Trooper First Class Wilson was shot and critically wounded while trying to serve a warrant at a private residence in Jefferson County.

(4)  Following the shooting, Trooper First Class Wilson was presented with the Pennsylvania State Police Purple Heart Award in November 2014.

(5)  In 2016, Trooper First Class Wilson was honorably discharged from the Pennsylvania State Police after 25 years of service to this Commonwealth.

(6)  In 2016, Trooper First Class Wilson was presented the "Officer of the Year" award from the American Legion, Department of Pennsylvania, at the DuBois American Legion Post 17.

(7)  Trooper First Class Wilson continues to recover from his injury in the line of duty today.

(8)  Trooper First Class Wilson's honor was proposed by the Military Order of the Purple Heart and Troop C of the Pennsylvania State Police.

(9)  The Clearfield County Commissioners, the Sandy Township Supervisors and the DuBois City Council have all taken official action in support of this designation.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 42031, located on that portion of U.S. Route 219 over Pentz Run on the border of Sandy Township and the City of DuBois, Clearfield County, is designated the Trooper First Class Brad Wilson Honorary 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 3.  LCPL Ralph J. Fabbri USMC Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Ralph John Fabbri was born September 29, 1989, in Altoona, Blair County.

(2)  LCPL Fabbri attended Penn Cambria High School and graduated in 2008.

(3)  During his time at Penn Cambria, LCPL Fabbri was active in arts groups and had some of his work exhibited at Mount Aloysius College.

(4)  Following a period of military service, LCPL Fabbri intended to become an art teacher.

(5)  On August 11, 2008, LCPL Fabbri enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.

(6)  LCPL Fabbri was assigned to the Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.

(7)  LCPL Fabbri was deployed to Afghanistan and participated in Operation Enduring Freedom.

(8)  On September 28, 2010, LCPL Fabbri was killed in action in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

(9)  LCPL Fabbri's death occurred one day before his 21st birthday.

(10)  LCPL Fabbri was due home from his tour in October 2010, and was to meet his high school sweetheart at the Marine Corps Ball in November 2010.

(11)  Upon his passing, LCPL Fabbri was honored by the Governors of Pennsylvania and California for his ultimate sacrifice to our nation.

(12)  LCPL Fabbri's remains traveled under the bridge that is the subject of this section when his body was returned to the United States after his death.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5796, carrying State Route 4001 over U.S. Route 22 in Allegheny Township, Blair County, is designated the LCPL Ralph J. Fabbri USMC 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 4.  Mayor Gerald D. Lucia Memorial Highway.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds as follows:

(1)  Gerald "Jerry" D. Lucia was born July 30, 1945, in Scottdale and was a member of the first graduating class of Geibel High School in 1964.

(2)  Mayor Lucia served the Mount Pleasant Borough as its elected mayor for 36 years, having won another four-year term shortly before his death which, if completed, would have made 40 years as mayor.

(3)  Mayor Lucia was a 46-year member of the Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department serving as chief for 31 years.

(4)  Mayor Lucia was named Pennsylvania State Mayor of the Year in 2016.

(5)  After many years as a public servant, Mayor Lucia died on December 17, 2021.

(b)  Designation.--The portion of Pennsylvania Route 31 from the intersection with First Street to the intersection with Yoder Avenue in the Borough of Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, is designated the Mayor Gerald D. Lucia Memorial Highway.

(c)  Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to traffic in both directions on the highway.

Section 5.  CPL Reid Rex Ross 3 BN 26 Marine Reg. Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  CPL Reid Rex Ross was born April 27, 1949.

(2)  CPL Ross served in the United States Marine Corps with Company I, Third Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, First Marine Division.

(3)  On December 4, 1968, Company I was participating in Operation Meade River south of DaNang when the Marines were pinned down by enemy fire. CPL Ross moved from one position to another to determine ammunition requirements and provide encouragement to his men.

(4)  CPL Ross heroically moved through intense fire and hurled hand grenades and fired several light antitank assault weapons at the enemy.

(5)  CPL Ross directed his men to a more secure area while personally providing covering fire for them.

(6)  CPL Ross observed two casualties lying in an area exposed to the enemy and manned an M-60 machine gun and returned fire, allowing for an evacuation team to retrieve the two individuals.

(7)  CPL Ross was killed while providing return fire to protect his team.

(8)  CPL Ross was awarded the Silver Star for his service and sacrifice for our country.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8569, carrying State Route 1021 over Glendale Lake in White Township, Cambria County, is designated the CPL Reid Rex Ross 3 BN 26 Marine Reg. 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 6.  Walter Skubel Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 57664, on Pennsylvania Route 924 over the railroad, located in Gilberton Borough, Schuylkill County, is designated the Walter Skubel Memorial Bridge.

(b)  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 7.  Raphael Rivera Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 28762, on State Route 3011 over the Monocacy Creek, located in Bethlehem City, Northampton County, is designated the Raphael Rivera Memorial Bridge.

(b)  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 8.  Lance Corporal Jason Frye Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Lance Corporal Jason Frye was born February 1, 1986, in Landisburg.

(2)  Lance Corporal Frye was raised in Landisburg where he attended Mt. Zion Lutheran Church.

(3)  Lance Corporal Frye graduated from West Perry High School and Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School in 2004.

(4)  While in vocational technical school, Lance Corporal Frye was employed by J.W. Mumper Construction, Inc., before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 2005.

(5)  Lance Corporal Frye sought out to serve in the military to espouse the values of faith, family and friends, the values which he lived by.

(6)  Lance Corporal Frye was assigned to the Golf Company "Raiders" 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

(7)  On October 6, 2005, Lance Corporal Frye was killed in action while conducting combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 29525, located on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 233 over Sherman Creek in Tyrone Township, Perry County, is designated the Lance Corporal Jason Frye 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 9.  Major General Edward C. Shannon Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Edward Casswell Shannon was born in Phoenixville, Chester County, on June 24, 1870, and moved to Columbia Borough as an adult.

(2)  Major General Shannon began his military career as a member of the 4th Infantry Division of the Pennsylvania National Guard.

(3)  Major General Shannon served in the Spanish American War, Pancho Villa Expedition and World War I, after which he was awarded a Silver Star and the Army Distinguished Service Medal.

(4)  Major General Shannon retired from the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1939 at the rank of Major General and commander of the 28th Infantry Division.

(5)  Major General Shannon served Lancaster County as an elected Prothonotary in 1919 and served as Lieutenant Governor under Gifford Pinchot from 1930 to 1935.

(6)  During World War II, Major General Shannon served as the chairman of the local draft board.

(7)  Major General Shannon passed away on May 20, 1946, in Columbia and was laid to rest in the Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens in Columbia.

(8)  In 2016, Major General Shannon was posthumously inducted into the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Hall of Fame in Fort Indiantown Gap.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52686, carrying Pennsylvania Route 441 over U.S. Route 30 in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, is designated the Major General Edward C. Shannon 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 10.  CPL Patrick C. Farrell and PVT James J. Farrell Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5802, carrying Logan Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroad in the City of Altoona, Blair County, is designated the CPL Patrick C. Farrell and PVT James J. Farrell Memorial Bridge.

(b)  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 11.  SGM Charles B. Mills, Sr. Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5879, carrying State Route 4027 (South Eagle Valley Road) over Bald Eagle Creek in Snyder Township, Blair County, is designated the SGM Charles B. Mills, Sr. Memorial Bridge.

(b)  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 12.  PFC Charles Shore Greenland Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 18728, carrying Pennsylvania Route 829 over the Juniata River in Union Township, Huntingdon County, is designated the PFC Charles Shore Greenland Memorial Bridge.

(b)  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 13.  PFC Wasco (Spider) Pawuk Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 18843, carrying State Route 3006 (Logging Road 31011) over Great Trough Creek in Wood Township, Huntingdon County, is designated the PFC Wasco (Spider) Pawuk Memorial Bridge.

(b)  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 14.  Corporal Carl Lynn Walker Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Corporal Carl Lynn Walker, born March 18, 1948, was the youngest of 11 children raised on the Dalton Walker dairy farm in Quemahoning Township, Somerset County.

(2)  Corporal Walker served in the Army in the 11th Light Infantry Brigade, 4th Battalion, 21st Infantry, A Company.

(3)  On July 7, 1969, Corporal Walker was killed in action by small arms fire during a night engagement in the Quang Ngai Province in South Vietnam.

(4)  Corporal Walker was honored posthumously with the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon and Combat Infantryman Badge.

(5)  In honor and recognition of his sacrifice, Corporal Walker's name is inscribed on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington, DC, on VVM Wall, Panel W21, Line 79.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified by Bridge Key 31529, carrying State Route 1007 over the Stonycreek River in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, is designated the Corporal Carl Lynn Walker 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 15.  Lance Corporal John F. Muffler Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  John Frederick Muffler was born December 13, 1963, in Elkins Park, Montgomery County.

(2)  Lance Corporal Muffler graduated from Neshaminy High School in 1981 and was a dedicated drummer in the Neshaminy Marching Band.

(3)  He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Lance Corporal.

(4)  Lance Corporal Muffler was killed in the terrorist bombing of the United States Marine barracks.

(5)  In the early morning hours of October 23, 1983, a truck loaded with explosives crashed through the security perimeter of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.

(6)  In the explosion that followed, 241 United States military personnel were killed and 80 seriously wounded.

(7)  Lance Corporal Muffler's mother supported the memory of his service and sacrifice to our country by promoting the establishment of the Beirut Memorial in Philadelphia.

(8)  An annual award, inspired by John F. Muffler, is presented to a drummer in the Neshaminy Band.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7027, carrying Pennsylvania Route 413 over U.S. Route 1 in Middletown Township, Bucks County, is designated as the Lance Corporal John F. Muffler 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 16.  Senator Noah W. Wenger Memorial Highway.

(a)  Designation.--The section of U.S. Route 222 from the interchange with U.S. Route 30 in Manheim Township to the interchange with Interstate 76, also known as the Pennsylvania Turnpike, in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, is designated the Senator Noah W. Wenger Memorial Highway.

(b)  Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to traffic in both directions on the highway.

Section 17.  Cpl. Jarrid L. King Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Jarrid L. King expressed a desire to serve his country at a young age and enlisted in the United States Army in March 2009.

(2)  Corporal King left for active duty on April 1, 2009, and was assigned to the 693rd Sapper Company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.

(3)  Corporal King was killed in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, on January 12, 2011, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

(b)  Designation.--The westbound bridge carrying Interstate 90 over Six Mile Creek in Harborcreek Township, Erie County, is hereby designated and shall be known as the Cpl. Jarrid L. King Memorial Bridge.

(c)  Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs to traffic in the westbound direction to indicate the designation under subsection (b).

Section 18.  Captain Leroy Freeman Berkebile Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Captain Leroy Freeman Berkebile was born October 31, 1920, in Hooversville and raised on his family's farm.

(2)  Captain Berkebile's first experience flying was when a barnstormer offered him a ride in a biplane.

(3)  In 1939, Captain Berkebile began learning to fly at the Somerset County Airport, and soon after, he acquired his first airplane, a Piper J-3 Cub, by trading his father's prized horse for a 1937 Ford automobile, which he then traded for the plane.

(4)  Captain Berkebile enrolled in the United States Civilian Pilot Training Program in 1940, attended ground school at the Somerset County Airport, received flight instruction from Fayette Airways at the Connellsville Airport and obtained his pilot's license on May 8, 1941.

(5)  During a flight at the Somerset County Airport, Captain Berkebile heard on the radio of Imperial Japan's attack on U.S. Naval Station Pearl Harbor, which inspired him to enlist in the United States Navy in 1942.

(6)  Captain Berkebile commenced active duty as an Ensign in September 1942, and by 1945, he was assigned to the USS Tarawa, where he operated dive bombers and fighter aircraft like the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver, Vought F4U Corsair and Grumman F6F Hellcat from aircraft carriers in the Pacific Theater throughout World War II.

(7)  After Captain Berkebile left active naval duty in 1947, he was assigned to Fighter Squadron 722 at United States Naval Air Station (NAS) Glenview in Illinois.

(8)  During this time, Captain Berkebile became part owner and chief pilot of Canner's Aerial Crop Dusting Service in Pecatonica, Illinois.

(9)  In 1951, Captain Berkebile was hired by American Airlines, but he quickly returned to active duty by volunteering for the Korean War.

(10)  Upon his return, he became the Executive Officer of Fighter Squadron 92, known as the Silver Kings, stationed at United States NAS Almeda in California.

(11)  During the War, Captain Berkebile served aboard the USS Valley Forge.

(12)  On March 14, 1953, he led a strike mission with 22 jet fighters and attack planes, targeting an enemy supply area near Ham-Hung, North Korea, and, despite heavy enemy fire, Captain Berkebile and his squadron destroyed all hostile anti-aircraft positions with no aircraft lost under his skillful direction in an area notorious for intense anti-aircraft fire.

(13)  For his actions Captain Berkebile was honored with the Distinguished Flying Cross in recognition of his extraordinary achievement in aerial flight, unwavering dedication to duty and commitment to upholding the highest standards of the United States Naval Service.

(14)  After the war, Captain Berkebile taught the air-to-air combat training program as the United States Navy Fleet Air Gunnery Instructor at United States NAS El Centro in California, more popularly known as the United States Navy's "Top Gun" School.

(15)  In 1954, Captain Berkebile transitioned from active duty and returned to United States NAS Glenview as part of the United States Naval Reserves with Fighter Squadron 725.

(16)  Concurrent with his reserve service, Captain Berkebile resumed his work and steadily advanced through the ranks of American Airlines during the 1960s and ultimately became the Area Director of Flight for the Midwest Region, based at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, a position he held until his retirement in 1980.

(17)  While working for American Airlines, Captain Berkebile received his promotion to Navy Captain in 1963 and served in various Air Wing Command roles, which culminated in his appointment as Air Wing Commander in 1967.

(18)  Captain Berkebile marked the end of his reserve service by flying transport and supply aircraft during the Vietnam War and his heroic actions continued throughout his career at American Airlines.

(19)  On June 23, 1972, American Airlines Flight 119, en route from St. Louis, Missouri, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, was hijacked by a man with a submachine gun and explosives.

(20)  Upon the flight's return to St. Louis, Captain Berkebile volunteered to serve as the relief pilot of the Boeing 727 when the hijacker allowed a fresh crew onboard and Captain Berkebile was awarded American Airlines' Distinguished Service Award for the great personal risk he assumed and for his professionalism and composure under immense pressure.

(21)  On June 20, 1979, Captain Berkebile planned, organized and directed law enforcement's response to the hijacking of American Airlines Flight 293, en route from New York City, New York, to Chicago, Illinois.

(22)  Once more, Captain Berkebile's professionalism garnered recognition from the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as multiple state and local governments and law enforcement agencies.

(23)  On Captain Berkebile's last day at American Airlines in 1980, he piloted all four types of aircraft operated by the Airline: a Boeing 707, 727, 747 and a DC-10, an unprecedented feat at the time.

(24)  Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Captain Berkebile continued his aviation career as a pilot for Priester Aviation, LLC, and even became Frank Sinatra's personal pilot.

(25)  Over the course of his life, Captain Berkebile was awarded numerous medals, commendations and awards for his exemplary naval service during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

(26)  In recognition of Captain Berkebile's service in World War II, he was honored with the American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, China Service Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal.

(27)  In recognition of Captain Berkebile's contributions during the Korean War, he was honored with four Air Medals for meritorious achievement in aerial flight, the Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, which included the Combat Distinguished Device Award, and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his extraordinary actions on March 14, 1953.

(28)  In recognition of Captain Berkebile's contributions during the Vietnam War, he was honored with the National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.

(29)  In recognition of Captain Berkebile's lifetime of service, he was honored with the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Naval Reserve Medal, United Nations Service Medal, a Navy Unit Commendation for outstanding heroism, an Aviation Safety Award while serving as the Commanding Officer at United States NAS Glenview and the Noel Davis Trophy in 1968 for the most efficient unit in the United States Navy Reserve.

(30)  Captain Berkebile passed away peacefully on May 17, 2016.

(31)  He is remembered as an American hero for his pioneering role in the airline industry and jet age, his remarkable seven-decade aviation career, totaling more than 33,000 flight hours, his extraordinary naval service and his many other contributions to the United States.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified by Bridge Key 31447, carrying Pennsylvania Route 403 over the Stonycreek River in Quemahoning Township, Somerset County, is designated the Captain Leroy Freeman Berkebile 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 19.  PFC Wallace Rice Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  PFC Wallace Rice was born February 11, 1916, in Cambria County.

(2)  PFC Rice attended the Joseph Johns Johnstown High School.

(3)  PFC Rice enlisted in the United States Army on August 14, 1943.

(4)  PFC Rice was wounded in the line of duty on September 19, 1944, in Holland.

(5)  PFC Rice concluded his military service on October 14, 1945.

(6)  PFC Rice was awarded a Purple Heart for his service and sacrifice for the United States.

(7)  PFC Rice passed away March 12, 1975, and is buried at Richland Cemetery in Richland Township, Cambria County.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8414, carrying Pennsylvania Route 56 over Walters Avenue in Richland Township, Cambria County, is designated the PFC Wallace Rice 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 20.  Lance Corporal Robert Alan "Bucky" McPherson Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Robert Alan "Bucky" McPherson was born October 7, 1948, in Cecil Township, Washington County, attended and graduated from Canon-McMillan schools and entered West Virginia University in 1966.

(2)  After seeing images of the Vietnam conflict on the evening news, Lance Corporal McPherson felt it was his duty to postpone his university education and voluntarily joined the Marines, being quoted as saying "I felt it was the right thing to do for my country."

(3)  Lance Corporal McPherson began his tour of duty on December 9, 1967, with the rank of Lance Corporal as an assault man, 3rd Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines.

(4)  While leading his men on an assault against the enemy, Lance Corporal McPherson was mortally wounded and tragically died at the age of 19 on April 30, 1968.

(5)  Lance Corporal McPherson's family farm is now the I-79 Pennsylvania Turnpike 576 interchange.

(6)  Lance Corporal McPherson is buried on the ridge at the Cemetery of the Alleghenies overlooking his family's old farm where he grew up learning to farm and a dedication to his country.

(b)  Designation.--The bridges, identified as Southern Beltway 258 and Southern Beltway 259, in Cecil Township, Washington County, are designated as the Lance Corporal Robert Alan "Bucky" McPherson Memorial Bridge.

(c)  Signs.--The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission shall erect and maintain appropriate signs on both bridges.

Section 21.  Senator David J. Arnold, Jr., Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Before becoming elected to the Senate in 2019, David J. Arnold, Jr., served as district attorney for Lebanon County for 14 years.

(2)  As district attorney, he was a tireless advocate for victims and justice, not just in Lebanon, but throughout this Commonwealth.

(3)  Senator Arnold was a member of Governor Corbett's elder abuse task force and served as president of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association.

(4)  Senator Arnold's time in the Pennsylvania Senate was marked for his dedication to advancing causes to protect this Commonwealth's children.

(5)  Senator Arnold's noteworthy legislation increased penalties on those convicted of possession of child pornography and established a task force to combat this horrid crime.

(6)  Senator David J. Arnold, Jr., was the embodiment of a dedicated public servant and his leadership on doing what is right for his community has been missed.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 22612, located on Pennsylvania Route 72 in Swatara Township, Lebanon County, over the Swatara Creek is designated the Senator David J. Arnold, Jr., 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 22.  PFC Lawrence J. Deisher Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Private First Class Lawrence J. Deisher was born July 9, 1947, and was raised in Reading.

(2)  PFC Deisher served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a distinguished member of the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Brigade, 101st Airborne Division.

(3)  On June 9, 1966, PFC Deisher made the ultimate sacrifice when he fearlessly engaged with the enemy.

(4)  On that day, PFC Deisher displayed unparalleled bravery and tactical prowess, which resulted in the neutralization of the imminent threat.

(5)  PFC Deisher's actions on that day earned him the Silver Star, a testament to his valor and selflessness.

(6)  PFC Deisher not only met but surpassed the stringent criteria required to join the esteemed 101st Airborne Division, showcasing exceptional skill, unwavering commitment and unparalleled courage.

(7)  PFC Deisher's life, heroism and sacrifice exemplify the highest standards of service and serve as a beacon of inspiration for many.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5059, carrying State Route 2021 over Mineral Springs Creek in the City of Reading, Berks County, is designated as the PFC Lawrence J. Deisher 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 of the bridge.

Section 23.  Donald E. Parlee Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Donald E. Parlee, M.D., was born in Philadelphia and attended Germantown High School.

(2)  Dr. Parlee earned a B.S. degree from Ursinus College in 1955 and graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1959.

(3)  Dr. Parlee enjoyed a 43-year career as a board-certified radiologist at Doylestown Hospital and grew the radiology department from one physician to 20 radiologists.

(4)  Dr. Parlee served as chief of the radiology department for 25 years and established the hospital's School of Radiologic Technology.

(5)  Dr. Parlee earned a Bronze Star for serving our country in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968, including during the Tet Offensive. At one point, he was the most senior radiologist in Vietnam and trained other radiologists throughout the country.

(6)  Dr. Parlee was involved in many philanthropic endeavors, including those benefiting Doylestown Hospital, Ursinus College, the Bucks County Audubon Society, the Bowman's Hill Wildlife Preserve and the Peace Valley Nature Center.

(7)  Dr. Parlee proudly gave back to his profession, serving as President of the Bucks County Medical Society, as Vice Chair of the Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and as delegate to the American Medical Association for 10 years.

(8)  Dr. Parlee also contributed to his alma mater, Ursinus College, serving in various roles with the Ursinus Board of Trustees beginning in 1983 and as President of the Ursinus Alumni Association.

(9)  Along with his wife, fellow Ursinus College graduate, Joan Parlee, Dr. Parlee supported many initiatives at Ursinus College, including scholarships, capital building projects, summer student research, the Ursinus Fund and, most notably, the endowment of the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good.

(10)  In 2023, the Parlees were awarded with one of Ursinus College's highest honors, the Bear2Bear Impact Award for Leadership and Service, in recognition of the extraordinary impact their work and philanthropic efforts have had on their community.

(11)  Dr. Parlee passed away on March 21, 2024, at 89 years of age, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering commitment to the betterment of his community through selfless service and philanthropy.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 6917 carrying State Route 4202 over Pennsylvania Route 611 in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, is designated as the Donald E. Parlee 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 24.  Sgt. Josue "Rocky" Saez, Jr., Memorial Road.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Sergeant Saez was a dedicated, caring and  irreplaceable officer within SCI Camp Hill having served the Department of Corrections for over 15 years as both an officer and sergeant, earning the position of first shift Diagnostic and Classification Sergeant, through which he consistently ensured that all operations were covered.

(2)  Sergeant Saez earned the respect of both staff and inmates alike, serving as a humble yet confident role model to those around him and standing up for the good and protecting the powerless in his work and his home.

(3)  Sergeant Saez died senselessly and tragically on November 4, 2023, while addressing a noise complaint with a neighbor while off duty.

(4)  Sergeant Saez's loss will continue to be deeply felt among his peers at SCI Camp Hill, his family and friends and among those he supervised and served as an officer, and he will be remembered for his engaging personality, dedication, sincere respect, consideration of others and smile.

(5)  2023 marks both the 15th anniversary of his service to the Department of Corrections as well as the end of his watch. Though nothing will fill the void of such a loss, the renaming of this road will memorialize the service, dedication, sacrifice and legacy of Sergeant Josue "Rocky" Saez, Jr.

(b)  Designation.--The portion of State Route 2017, also known as Lisburn Road, from Segment 90/Offset 300 to Segment 90/Offset 2200 in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, is designated as the Sgt. Josue "Rocky" Saez, Jr., Memorial Road.

(c)  Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to traffic in both directions on the highway.

Section 25.  Sergeant Timothy Simpson Memorial Road.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Timothy Simpson was appointed to the Philadelphia Police Department on November 14, 1988.

(2)  He was subsequently promoted to Corporal in 1998 and became a Sergeant in 2005.

(3)  Sergeant Simpson's most recent assignment was with the 24th Police District as the Sergeant of Squad 2A.

(4)  Prior to serving with the Philadelphia Police Department, Sergeant Simpson served with the United States Army and was a police officer for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).

(5)  On November 17, 2008, Sergeant Simpson was killed in the line of duty at the age of 46 while responding to a robbery call when his patrol car was involved in a collision with another vehicle operated by an intoxicated driver.

(6)  Sergeant Simpson served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 20 years.

(7)  During his career, Sergeant Simpson received a Heroism Commendation, four Merit Commendations and one Commendatory Letter.

(b)  Designation.--The portion of State Route 1016, also known as Holme Avenue, from the intersection with Winchester Avenue to the intersection with Holme Circle, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, is designated as the Sergeant Timothy Simpson Memorial Road.

(c)  Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to traffic in both directions of the bridge.

Section 26.  Michael G. Tsikalas Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Michael G. Tsikalas was born June 3, 1926, in Uniontown.

(2)  Mr. Tsikalas enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II and was assigned to an amphibious land cruiser, which was one of the first ships to land on Omaha Beach during D-Day.

(3)  After the war, Mr. Tsikalas worked for more than 40 years at the Hi-Way Diner and acted as a guide for many young men in need or searching for advice.

(4)  Mr. Tsikalas served as a role model while coaching grade school football for more than 30 years at both Holy Name Elementary School and Ebensburg Elementary School.

(5)  Mr. Tsikalas' devotion to his community included more than 20 years of service as Mayor of Ebensburg Borough and Cambria County Prothonotary.

(6)  As Mayor, Mr. Tsikalas was instrumental in many improvements, including the Rowena Revitalization Project and the Ebensburg Main Street Program.

(7)  Mr. Tsikalas took great joy in administering the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America to new American citizens in his position as Cambria County Prothonotary.

(8)  Mr. Tsikalas was best known as "Mayor Mike" and "Coach" to countless members of his community.

(9)  Mr. Tsikalas passed away on May 18, 2022, after decades of selfless service to his community.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8345, on that portion of U.S. Route 22 over Howells Run in Cambria Township, Cambria County, is designated the Michael G. Tsikalas 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 27.  Charles J. Vizzini Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Charles J. Vizzini was born March 8, 1924, to John and Lillian Vizzini in Colver.

(2)  He served in the United States Army during World War II as a private and was wounded twice.

(3)  While fighting in France, Private Vizzini was struck in the chest by bullets from a German automatic pistol and was saved from serious injury and possible death by a Catholic Bible in his left breast pocket and a Catholic missal in his right breast pocket when bullets penetrated both books.

(4)  After returning to Cambria County, Mr. Vizzini went on to graduate from Cambria Rowe Business College and later worked for a time as a coal miner and steelworker, in the Ebensburg Center and, eventually, at the Office of Auditor General for more than 25 years.

(5)  A passionate advocate for his fellow veterans, Mr. Vizzini served as Commander of Ebensburg Post 4963, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and organized annual Veterans Day memorial services as well as memorial services for the anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and to honor the memory of fellow Cambria County native Marine Sergeant Michael Strank, who helped to raise the United States flag at Iwo Jima.

(6)  A caring member of his community, Mr. Vizzini organized memorial services to honor the 63 miners who died in the 1940 Sonman Mines explosion in Portage and was influential in honoring the 112 individuals who lost their lives in the Cambria Steel Company's 1902 Rolling Mine Mill explosion in Johnstown.

(7)  Mr. Vizzini was well-known throughout his community, most notably for his passionate advocacy for his fellow veterans and for the residents of Cambria Township, including his efforts to keep the Ebensburg Center open, his work with Ebensburg's annual Christmas celebrations, particularly the life-size nativity scene, his organization of the Northern Cambria County Immigrants Day in Nanty Glo and his efforts to clean Sandyvale Cemetery.

(8)  Charles J. Vizzini passed away on August 11, 2009, at the age of 85.

(9)  A decorated military veteran, Mr. Vizzini's awards include two Purple Hearts and one Bronze Star.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8344, carrying U.S. Route 22 over Pennsylvania Route 160, also known as New Germany Road, in Cambria Township, Cambria County, is designated the Charles J. Vizzini 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 and both directions on the crossing route.

Section 28.  Private Mahlon R. Evans Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Mahlon R. Evans was born in Ebensburg, Cambria County, on May 4, 1922.

(2)  Private Evans graduated from Cambria High School in 1940 and graduated from Geneva College in 1947.

(3)  Private Evans served in World War II in the 9th Infantry Division.

(4)  Private Evans was wounded in the Battle of Saint-Lo in July 1944 and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his valiant service.

(5)  Private Evans was an active member of College Hill Presbyterian Church for more than 60 years where he served as an elder and trustee, as well as the music director for more than 20 years.

(6)  Private Evans retired from Standard Steel Specialty after 38 years of service in 1985.

(7)  Private Evans passed away on July 14, 2012, at 90 years of age in the care of Sherwood Nursing Center.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 3795, carrying Pennsylvania Route 251 over Interstate 376 in Chippewa Township, Beaver County, is designated the Private Mahlon R. Evans 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 29.  Sgt. Skip Haswell Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Lloyd "Skip" E. Haswell, Jr., was born October 18, 1944, in Ellwood City.

(2)  Sgt. Haswell graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964 and from the Community College of Beaver County with an associate's degree in Criminology.

(3)  Sgt. Haswell entered the United States Marine Corps, training at Parris Island, Camp Pendleton and Okinawa Jungle Warfare Training Center.

(4)  Sgt. Haswell served in Vietnam as a Sergeant in Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines operating out of Chu Lai Airbase from 1966 to 1967.

(5)  Upon returning home from military service, Sgt. Haswell joined the Beaver Falls Police Department.

(6)  Sgt. Haswell was named Policeman of the Year in 1970 and founded the first K-9 unit in Beaver County.

(7)  Sgt. Haswell was elected Chief of Police in 1984 and retired in 1989.

(8)  Sgt. Haswell trained with the United States Secret Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation while a police captain.

(9)  Upon retirement, Sgt. Haswell worked as Director of Marketing at the Medic Rescue Ambulance Service, Emergency Defensive Driver's Trainer and as Deputy Coroner with the Beaver County Coroner's Office.

(10)  Sgt. Haswell passed away on March 4, 2024, at 79 years of age in Nokomis, Florida.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 57032, carrying Pennsylvania Route 351 over the Beaver River between Koppel Borough and North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, is designated the Sgt. Skip Haswell 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 30.  Colonel Joseph H. Thompson Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Finding.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Joseph H. Thompson was born September 26, 1871, in Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland.

(2)  Colonel Thompson graduated from Geneva College in 1904 and earned a second bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1905 and then a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1909.

(3)  Colonel Thompson was the University of Pittsburgh football coach from 1908 to 1912 and helped facilitate the implementation of the first known use of numbers on uniforms.

(4)  In 1905, Colonel Thompson enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard and during this time, he served as a Pennsylvania State Senator from 1913 to 1916 for Beaver and Lawrence Counties.

(5)  In 1918, Colonel Thompson was promoted to the rank of Colonel and served in World War I, where he was wounded four times and gassed once.

(6)  For his bravery, Colonel Thompson was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross on October 1, 1918, however, this award was updated to the Medal of Honor on October 5, 1925.

(7)  The four wounds that Colonel Thompson received entitled him to wear four wound chevrons, which was the precursor to the Purple Heart, reestablished by the United States President in 1932.

(8)  Colonel Thompson survived the war and died at 57 years of age on February 1, 1928, in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, from ailments aggravated by his war wounds.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge carrying the Pennsylvania Turnpike Mainline Eastbound over the Beaver River at mile marker 13.2 in Beaver County is designated as the Colonel Joseph H. Thompson Memorial Bridge.

(c)  Signs.--The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 31.  Colonel Matthew S. Quay Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Matthew Stanley Quay was born September 30, 1833, in Dillsburg, York County.

(2)  He attended the Beaver and Indiana Academies and graduated in 1850 from Jefferson College, now Washington and Jefferson College.

(3)  Colonel Quay became Colonel of the 134th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War from 1861 to 1862.

(4)  For his bravery, Colonel Quay was awarded the Medal of Honor at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, in December 1862.

(5)  During his life, Colonel Quay was a dedicated public servant, serving as the Prothonotary of Beaver County in 1865, the personal secretary to Governor Andrew Curtin in 1861, a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1865 to 1868, the Secretary of the Commonwealth, the Philadelphia County Recorder and Pennsylvania State Treasurer in 1885 and was elected to the United States Senate from 1887 through 1899 and 1901 through 1904, representing Pennsylvania.

(6)  Colonel Quay died on May 28, 1904, in Beaver County.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge carrying the Pennsylvania Turnpike Mainline Westbound over the Beaver River at mile marker 13.2 in Beaver County is designated as the Colonel Matthew S. Quay Memorial Bridge.

(c)  Signs.--The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 32.  Sergeant Jackie Seltzer Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Sergeant Jackie Seltzer was born August 26, 1946, in West Reading and was a resident of Hamburg Borough, Berks County.

(2)  Sergeant Seltzer was drafted into the United States Army and became a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division.

(3)  On May 12, 1968, Sergeant Seltzer was the squad leader of a reconnaissance force which was pinned down in a swamp in Phu Loi after encountering a hidden bunker and a large group of Viet Cong. After locating the bunker, Sergeant Seltzer charged and destroyed the bunker with grenades, killing several enemy soldiers.

(4)  After destroying the bunker, 21-year-old Sergeant Seltzer was returning to evacuate the wounded when he was struck by small arms fire and killed.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 68136, carrying State Route 4028 over Mill Creek in Hamburg Borough, Berks County, is designated the Sergeant Jackie Seltzer 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 33.  Ensign Sarah Mitchell Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Sarah Joy Mitchell was born in Meadowbrook to John and Betsy McClay Mitchell.

(2)  A lifelong resident of Oakford, Ensign Mitchell was a 2013 graduate of Neshaminy High School, where she participated in field hockey, basketball and track and field.

(3)  Ensign Mitchell furthered her education at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she served as a member of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps of Cadets and earned a degree in 2017.

(4)  Ensign Mitchell was a member of Saint Stephen's Lutheran Church in Feasterville.

(5)  Ensign Mitchell served in the United States Navy with honor, pride, loyalty and distinction.

(6)  Ensign Mitchell made the greatest of all sacrifices in defense of the cause of freedom, passing away in the line of duty at 23 years of age on July 8, 2018.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52786, carrying Pennsylvania Route 213 over the Neshaminy Creek in Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County, is designated the Ensign Sarah Mitchell 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 34.  Staff Sergeant Peter P. Abromovich Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Peter P. Abromovich was born November 19, 1917, in Arcadia, Indiana County.

(2)  He enlisted during World War II, served in the United States Army Air Force until 1945 and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

(3)  During his time in the military, Staff Sgt. Abromovich flew more than 50 bombing missions over Europe and the Pacific serving as the tail gunner and nose gunner on a B24 Liberator.

(4)  Staff Sgt. Abromovich's missions included flying over Papua, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Central Europe and Southern France.

(5)  For his valiant service, Staff Sgt. Abromovich was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Distinguished Unit Badge, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and the Air Medal with four bronze oak leaf clusters.

(6)  After his commendable service, Staff Sgt. Abromovich lived in Barnesboro, Cambria County, where he married and had seven children and five grandchildren.

(7)  Staff Sgt. Abromovich passed away July 25, 1997, at 79 years of age, surrounded by family and friends.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 47666, carrying U.S. Route 219 over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, is designated the Staff Sergeant Peter P. Abromovich 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 35.  Corporal James R. Beck USMC Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  James Robert Beck was born March 22, 1948, in Cresson, Cambria County.

(2)  Cpl. James R. Beck served in the Vietnam War with the D Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division.

(3)  On October 23, 1968, Corporal James R. Beck bravely gave his life for his country. He was killed in an explosion in the Quang Nam Province of South Vietnam.

(4)  Cpl. James R. Beck is honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. His name is inscribed on Panel 40W, Line 23.

(5)  For his bravery and gallantry in action, Corporal James R. Beck was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, Marksmanship Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 48914, carrying Gallitzin Road, State Route 53, over Norfolk Southern Railroad, located in Gallitzin Township, Cambria County, is designated as the Corporal James R. Beck USMC 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 36.  Private Philip A. Watt Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Finding.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Philip A. Watt was born May 21, 1921, in Ashville.

(2)  Philip enlisted in the United States Army on June 11, 1942, in Pittsburgh.

(3)  Private Watts left the United States for foreign service on January 14, 1943, and was a member of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 13th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division.

(4)  On May 23, 1944, the 13th Armored Regiment was sent to Anzio, Italy, to participate in the Battle of Anzio.

(5)  On May 30, 1944, Private Watt was killed in action around Anzio and was awarded the Purple Heart for his service along with the Army Presidential Unit Citation and the Army Good Conduct Medal posthumously.

(6)  Private Watt is buried in the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52761, carrying Pennsylvania Route 53 over Clearfield Creek in Gallitzin Township, Cambria County, is designated the Private Philip A. Watt 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 37.  PFC Paul O. Malzi and PFC Harry R. Malzi Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Paul O. Malzi and Harry R. Malzi were born in Johnstown on December 24, 1916, and March 29, 1918, respectively.

(2)  Both the Malzi brothers enlisted in the United States Army during World War II.

(3)  Private First Class Paul Malzi was a member of Company E, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division serving from March 17, 1944, to November 8, 1944.

(4)  On November 8, 1944, Private First Class Paul Malzi was killed in action while involved in offensive operations in Rouves, France, and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, the World War II Service Lapel Button, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one Bronze Service Star and the Purple Heart.

(5)  Private First Class Paul Malzi is buried in Plot C Row 11 Grave 28, at the Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France.

(6)  Private First Class Harry Malzi was a member of an Anti-Tank Company, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division serving from February 15, 1943, to November 27, 1945.

(7)  Private First Class Harry Malzi was killed in a vehicle accident while on occupation duty in Lambach, Austria, and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, the World War II Service Lapel Button and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.

(8)  Private First Class Harry Malzi is buried in Richland Cemetery in Johnstown.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8645, carrying Galleria Drive (State Route 3031) over U.S. Route 219 in Richland Township, Cambria County, is designated the PFC Paul O. Malzi and PFC Harry R. Malzi 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 38.  Osceola Mills World War II Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  This Commonwealth and the nation are indebted to the veterans of Osceola Mills, Clearfield County, for their bravery, heroism and sacrifice during their service in World War II.

(2)  Thirty-five Osceola Mills residents lost their lives in World War II, the highest percentage of any community in the United States.

(3)  It is fitting to recognize and honor the men and women from this region who bravely served their country during World War II.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 9755, carrying State Route 3027 over the Moshannon Creek in Rush Township, Centre County, is designated as the Osceola Mills World War II 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 39.  Sarah "Marie" Blose Rorabaugh Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Sarah "Marie" Blose Rorabaugh was born December 6, 1919, in Montgomery Township, Indiana County.

(2)  She graduated from Montgomery Township "Arcadia" High School in 1935 at 16 years of age.

(3)  She went on to pursue a teaching degree from Indiana State Teachers College, now known as Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and graduated in 1938.

(4)  Ms. Rorabaugh joined the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, known as WAVES, on August 24, 1944, and served during World War II as a Mailman 3rd Class.

(5)  She was honorably discharged and was awarded the Ribbon of Victory Medal for her service.

(6)  Ms. Rorabaugh passed away at her home on May 31, 2010, in Burnside Township, Clearfield County.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 11380, carrying U.S. Route 219 over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Burnside Borough, Clearfield County, is designated the Sarah "Marie" Blose Rorabaugh 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 40.  Sergeant John Harold Branic Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  John Harold Branic was born April 4, 1916, in Madera, Clearfield County.

(2)  Sergeant Branic enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the start of World War II after graduating high school and was a member of L Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines.

(3)  On August 18, 1942, the Marines from L Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines began a combat patrol on Guadalcanal that became known as Matanikau One.

(4)  The Marines probed six miles westward to the Matanikau River where, on August 19, 1942, the Japanese spotted the Marines atop Hill 73 and directed mortars and small arms fire against them.

(5)  During this attack, Sergeant Branic was killed, but the Marines counterattacked and succeeded in driving the Japanese back.

(6)  The location of Sergeant Branic's remains were not reported to headquarters, as the L Company executive officer was also killed during the action.

(7)  On August 19, 1942, Sergeant Branic was officially declared dead and earned the Purple Heart posthumously, although his body was never recovered and he was officially listed as missing in action.

(8)  Sergeant Branic was memorialized at Manila American Cemetery on the Tablets of the Missing.

(9)  In 1992, work commenced at the Guadalcanal Memorial on the Skyline Ridge atop Hill 73 and, during the excavation, the remains of a marine were found with a ring with the initials J.H.B. on the band.

(10)  The remains were recovered and transported to Hawaii where, in 2004, an American researcher with the First Marine Division Association reported that a Solomon Islander had possession of the ring with the inscription J.H.B.

(11)  Joint POW/MIA Accounting Agency scientists and Armed Forces DNA Identification specialists used mitochondrial DNA to identify the remains of Sergeant Branic and he was no longer considered missing in action.

(12)  Sergeant Branic was the first Madera resident to be killed during World War II.

(13)  On August 9, 2006, Sergeant Branic was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 11226, carrying Pennsylvania Route 53 over the Clearfield Creek in Bigler Township, Clearfield County, is designated the Sergeant John Harold Branic 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 41.  Major General Harold "Harry" Greene Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Major General Harold "Harry" Greene was born February 11, 1959, in Boston, Massachusetts.

(2)  Major General Greene graduated from the United States Army War College in Carlisle in 2002 with a Masters of Strategic Studies degree.

(3)  Major General Greene and his family called Carlisle home for more than eight years from 2002 to 2010.

(4)  In January 2014, Major General Greene was named deputy commander of the Combined Security Transition Command in Afghanistan.

(5)  On August 5, 2014, Major General Greene was killed in an attack while visiting Camp Qargha's Marshal Fahim National Defense University in Kabul.

(6)  Major General Greene is the highest-ranking American officer to be killed on foreign soil since 1972.

(7)  Major General Greene received the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Purple Heart for his service to our country.

(8)  Major General Greene was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on August 14, 2014.

(9)  Major General Greene is survived by his wife, Sue, son, Matthew, and daughter, Amelia.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 13685, carrying Army Heritage Drive over Interstate 81 in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, is designated the Major General Harold "Harry" Greene 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 42.  Pvt. Clyde C. McVitty Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Clyde C. McVitty was born January 29, 1923, in Amberson.

(2)  Pvt. McVitty attended grammar school in the Chambersburg School District.

(3)  Pvt. McVitty enlisted in the United States Army on February 13, 1943, and was trained at Camp Wheeler and Fort Benning, Georgia.

(4)  Pvt. McVitty served with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division.

(5)  Pvt. McVitty left for overseas duty in July 1943, initially being stationed in Africa, and then later in Anzio, Italy.

(6)  Pvt. McVitty was killed in action February 9, 1944, on the Anzio beachhead in Italy.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 56021, carrying Pennsylvania Route 997 over Conodoguinet Creek in Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, is designated the Pvt. Clyde C. McVitty 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 43.  H. Ronald Hoskinson Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  H. Ronald Hoskinson was born September 2, 1941, in Mt. Morris and was a resident of Mt. Morris, Perry Township, Greene County.

(2)  Specialist Hoskinson was drafted into the United States Army and became a member of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, rising to the rank of Specialist.

(3)  On December 13, 1965, Specialist Hoskinson was killed in action at 24 years of age.

(4)  For his valiant service, Specialist Hoskinson was awarded the Purple Heart and the National Defense, Vietnam Service and Vietnam Campaign Medals.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 18248, carrying State Route 2003 over Dunkard Creek in Mt. Morris, Perry Township, Greene County, is designated the H. Ronald Hoskinson 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 44.  Private Samuel H. Thompson Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Samuel H. Thompson was born in Coalmont Borough, Huntingdon County, on August 22, 1913.

(2)  Private Thompson enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.

(3)  Private Thompson served in the Philippines during World War II in the 20th Air Base Group attached to the 28th Materiel Squadron.

(4)  Private Thompson was captured during the Battle of the Philippines after the fall of Corregidor Island to the Japanese in early 1942.

(5)  Private Thompson was sent to the Cabanatuan Prisoner of War Camp in Central Luzon, Philippines, where he died of illness and malnutrition on October 29, 1942, at 29 years of age.

(6)  Private Thompson is interred in Plot D, Row 3, Grave 209, at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Manila, Philippines.

(7)  For his valiant service, Private Thompson was awarded the Prisoner of War Medal, World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52783, carrying Pennsylvania Route 913 over Shoup Run in Coalmont Borough, Huntingdon County, is designated the Private Samuel H. Thompson 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 45.  Staff Sergeant William Stivison Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds as follows:

(1)  Staff Sergeant William J. Stivison was born July 19, 1919, in Homer City, Indiana County.

(2)  Staff Sergeant Stivison attended Homer City High School and later the Bliss Electrician School.

(3)  In 1935, Staff Sergeant Stivison joined the National Guard and then, in 1941, he joined the United States Army where he became a Staff Sergeant and Section Leader and a member of the 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion.

(4)  On March 30, 1945, Staff Sergeant Stivison encountered surprise enemy fire while moving into position in Germany. Staff Sergeant Stivison led his platoon in an attack so rapid and determined that the outer defenses of the enemy were speedily overwhelmed.

(5)  During this assault, Staff Sergeant Stivison demolished a machine gun nest and killed nine enemy soldiers and continued to attack toward the inner defenses. When his platoon was pinned down by enemy machine gun fire from commanding ground on both flanks, Staff Sergeant Stivison completely ignored personal safety, twice exposing himself to heavy enemy fire to carry wounded men to cover.

(6)  When his platoon was ordered to withdraw, Staff Sergeant Stivison remained to draw the fire of the enemy away while his comrades withdrew.

(7)  For his bravery, Staff Sergeant Stivison received the Silver Star, Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts with two Oak Clusters.

(8)  After the war, Staff Sergeant Stivison spent his lifetime volunteering with his local fire department, fishing, hunting, camping and square dancing.

(9)  On April 2, 2007, Staff Sergeant Stivison died in his sleep at his home in Homer City, Indiana County.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 68411, carrying Jacksonville Road (State Route 3016) over Two Lick Creek in Homer City, Indiana County, is designated the Staff Sergeant William Stivison 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 46.  Staff Sergeant William Will Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Staff Sergeant William Anthony Will was born August 4, 1941, in Dravosburg Borough, Allegheny County.

(2)  In 1959, Staff Sergeant Will enlisted in the United States Army where he became a decorated member of the Green Beret Special Forces unit.

(3)  Staff Sergeant Will served tours of duty in Laos and South Vietnam where in 1964 he and two other American soldiers were captured by the Viet Cong. After returning safely to his own troops, Staff Sergeant Will was awarded the Army Commendation Medal on January 8, 1965, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

(4)  On July 5, 1966, 24-year-old Staff Sergeant Will was on a combat mission against enemy forces when he was killed by small arms fire.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 67935, carrying State Route 1015 over the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River in Allegheny Township, Somerset County, is designated as the Staff Sergeant William Will 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 47.  Seaman First Class Raymond Kozik Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Raymond Kozik was born in 1925 in Cairnbrook, Somerset County.

(2)  Seaman First Class Kozik served in the United States Navy on the USS Indianapolis, stationed in waters off the coast of Guam in the Philippine Sea.

(3)  On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed and sunk by the Japanese Navy.

(4)  Of the 1195 crew members aboard the USS Indianapolis, 300 were killed instantly, but Seaman First Class Kozik survived the initial blast, floating with only a Kapok life vest in a group of 175 survivors.

(5)  Seaman First Class Kozik died on the fourth day after the attack, one day before rescue efforts saved the remaining 63 seamen.

(6)  To date, the attack on the USS Indianapolis is the worst naval disaster at sea in United States history.

(7)  Seaman First Class Kozik is memorialized on the Wall of the Missing in the Manila American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines.

(8)  For his valiant service, Seaman First Class Kozik was posthumously awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31544, carrying State Route 1016 over the Dark Shade Creek in Shade Township, Somerset County, is designated the Seaman First Class Raymond Kozik 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 48.  Kenneth J. Newcomer Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Kenneth J. Newcomer was born in 1921 in Jerome, Somerset County, to John and Edna Newcomer.

(2)  Mr. Newcomer was one of nine children and one of four brothers that served in World War II.

(3)  Mr. Newcomer enlisted in the United States Military in January 1944.

(4)  Mr. Newcomer was assigned to the Second Engineer Combat Battalion, Company C in the European Theatre.

(5)  Mr. Newcomer was trained as a combat engineer and rose to the rank of Technician Grade 5.

(6)  Mr. Newcomer landed in mainland Europe on D-Day and received the Silver Star for bravery under fire during the battle for Hill 192 during June 1944.

(7)  Mr. Newcomer was killed in action on October 9, 1944, in Belgium.

(8)  In addition to his military service, Mr. Newcomer served in the Civilian Conservation Corps as a teenager.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31426, carrying East Campus Avenue over U.S. Route 219 in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, is designated the Kenneth J. Newcomer 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 49.  S2 Earl J. Peters Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Earl J. Peters was born August 2, 1910, in Markleton, Somerset County.

(2)  Mr. Peters was an S2 in the United States Navy, serving on the USS Indianapolis from January 25, 1944, to July 30, 1945.

(3)  The USS Indianapolis's last mission was to carry parts of the first atomic bomb used in combat to a United States airbase on Tinian.

(4)  On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis fell victim to a Japanese submarine.

(5)  Within 12 minutes, 330 members of the ship's crew were lost with the ship and the rest, some 860 men, were left in the Pacific Ocean in the middle of the night.

(6)  Mr. Peters was among the casualties in the attack.

(7)  For the next five days, without food or water, the remaining crew battled the elements, dodged shark attacks and clung to life as best as they could.

(8)  The sinking of the USS Indianapolis was the greatest single loss of life at sea in the history of the United States Navy, as out of the 1,195 sailors and marines on board, only 316 survived.

(9)  Mr. Peters received the Purple Heart, Silver Star and Silver Cross for his sacrifice.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31696, carrying State Route 3011 over the Casselman River in Black Township, Somerset County, is designated the S2 Earl J. Peters 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 50.  Staff Sergeant Alvin P. Carey and Private John C. Ewing Medal of Honor Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Alvin P. Carey was born August 16, 1916, in Lycippus, Westmoreland County.

(2)  Mr. Carey graduated from Ligonier High School in 1935.

(3)  Mr. Carey enlisted in the United States Army in January 1941, shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

(4)  Staff Sergeant Carey landed at Utah Beach in Normandy on June 7, 1944, with the 2nd Infantry Division. Initially wounded in action and awarded the Purple Heart, he returned to the front lines to fight the Germans in Brest, France. While at Brest, Staff Sergeant Carey was mortally wounded after crawling up a fire-riddled hill alone to take on a German pillbox. Due to his brave actions, the Allied soldiers were able to quickly take over the pillbox, leading to the end of Axis control in France.

(5)  John C. Ewing was born March 4, 1843, in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County.

(6)  Mr. Ewing received no formal education and was self-taught.

(7)  Mr. Ewing volunteered for service with the Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry 211th on September 12, 1864.

(8)  Private Ewing and his regiment took part in the final assaults on Confederate positions in Petersburg, Virginia. On April 2, 1865, he engaged in hostile hand-to-hand combat, during which he captured the flags at the Battle of Five Forks near Petersburg. The battle was a key turning point, as it caused the fall of Richmond and led to the surrender of the Northern Virginia Army.

(9)  For their bravery, both men were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Both men are considered hometown heroes to many in the Westmoreland County community.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 36247, carrying Pennsylvania Route 711 over Loyalhanna Creek in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, is designated as the Staff Sergeant Alvin P. Carey and Private John C. Ewing Medal of Honor 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 51.  Private Edward J. Stambaugh Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Edward John Stambaugh was born February 24, 1923, in York.

(2)  Private Stambaugh was a member of the Holtzschwamm Lutheran Church in Thomasville and participated in Sunday school and the church orchestra.

(3)  Private Stambaugh enlisted in the United States Army on September 8, 1942, and completed basic training at Fort McClellan in Alabama and Fort Riley in Kansas.

(4)  After completing basic training, Private Stambaugh was assigned to M Company, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division at Fort Meade, Maryland, and then deployed overseas on December 5, 1943, and was stationed in Weymouth, England.

(5)  On June 5, 1944, Private Stambaugh was transported on the USS Charles Carroll for the D-Day invasion and his company was to land in the eighth wave of the Normandy invasion, approximately 57 minutes after the first wave.

(6)  On the morning of June 6, 1944, the six Higgins boats of M Company landed on Omaha Beach, which was still under heavy fire from previous waves on the beach.

(7)  M Company landed some 1,400 yards to the east of their assigned landing area at the beach section designated East Red and in the 1st Infantry Division's area.

(8)  All six boats reached the beach at approximately the same time, with Private Stambaugh and the rest of M Company quickly exiting the boats taking cover behind beach obstacles at the edge of the surf.

(9)  While exiting, Boat Team Six was now separated from the rest of M Company and joined a small group of the 116th Regiment and began operations against a nearby German position, killing and capturing the German defenders, allowing more troops to exit the beach and for engineers to fill the anti-tank ditch and to mark minefields.

(10)  On June 7, 1944, M Company drove west to clear the remaining German resistance where they encountered heavy artillery fire as they neared Vierville-sur-Mer, France.

(11)  On the evening of June 12, 1944, after achieving most of its objectives, M Company crossed the Elle River under light resistance taking the towns of Saint-Clair-sur-l'Elle and Couvains, France.

(12)  On June 16, 1944, M Company moved toward Saint-Lo, France, and their advance was met with heavy enemy fire, resulting in casualties.

(13)  It was on this day that Private Stambaugh was killed by artillery fire near the village of Couvains, France.

(14)  The morning report of M Company on June 16, 1944, listed Private Stambaugh as killed in action.

(15)  For his bravery, Private Stambaugh was posthumously awarded a Purple Heart medal and was buried on June 23, 1944, at the La Cambe Cemetery located approximately 6.5 miles west of Omaha Beach and approximately 13 miles north of where Private Stambaugh was killed.

(16)  On January 20, 1948, Private Stambaugh's remains, at the request of family, were returned to the United States, and on February 19, 1948, his remains were buried at the Paradise Holtzschwamm Lutheran Church Cemetery in Thomasville.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 54167, carrying U.S. Route 30 over Paradise Creek between Paradise Township and Jackson Township, York County, is designated the Private Edward J. Stambaugh 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 52.  Special Agent Terry R. Anderson Memorial Highway.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Terry Ray Anderson was born in Washington, Iowa, on January 19, 1924.

(2)  Special Agent Anderson attended college at Drake University and the University of Notre Dame.

(3)  Special Agent Anderson enlisted in the Marine Corps his sophomore year of college during World War II.

(4)  Special Agent Anderson served in the Marine Corps for two years and was discharged as a lieutenant.

(5)  Special Agent Anderson returned to Iowa in 1947 and taught history at Dallas Center High School, where he also coached football, basketball and track.

(6)  Special Agent Anderson joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in 1951.

(7)  After joining the FBI, Special Agent Anderson spent his first year in the FBI's Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, offices, and he was later assigned to the Philadelphia Division in January 1952 and served in the main office for four years before being assigned as a resident agent in Harrisburg.

(8)  Special Agent Anderson lived in Cumberland County with his wife and four children, where he was active in local youth sports programs, supporting his children.

(9)  On May 17, 1966, Special Agent Anderson was shot and killed in the line of duty while pursuing a kidnapped victim and her abductor in the rugged mountain terrain near Shade Gap, Huntingdon County.

(10)  The kidnapped victim was later rescued and the abductor was killed on May 18, 1966.

(11)  Special Agent Anderson was laid to rest at the Elm Grove Cemetery in his hometown of Washington, Iowa.

(b)  Designation.--The portion of U.S. Route 522 from the intersection with Main Street to the intersection with Town Hill Street in Shade Gap Borough, Huntingdon County, is designated the Special Agent Terry R. Anderson Memorial Highway.

(c)  Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to traffic in both directions on the highway.

Section 53.  Robindale Memorial Highway.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  The town of Robindale stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit and resilience of its residents, having overcome numerous challenges throughout its storied history.

(2)  The heart of this community was deeply impacted by two tragic mining accidents that claimed the lives of 11 dedicated coal miners who toiled tirelessly to support their town.

(3)  In addition to this profound loss, Robindale has valiantly endured three severe floods that tested the mettle of its residents, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to preserving their beloved community.

(4)  It is fitting and just to recognize the sacrifices of these 11 brave miners and the resiliency of the entire Robindale community.

(b)  Designation.--The portion of State Route 2008 from the intersection with State Route 2009 to the intersection with Pennsylvania Route 56 in West Wheatfield Township and East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, is designated as the Robindale Memorial Highway.

(c)  Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the designated highway to traffic in both directions on the highway.

Section 54.  William F. Quinn Memorial Interchange.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds that:

(1)  William F. Quinn was born April 7, 1922, in Pocono Lake where he lived all his life.

(2)  Mr. Quinn served in the United States Navy Armed Guard during World War II.

(3)  After the war, Mr. Quinn was a dedicated public servant serving as Tobyhanna Township supervisor from 1950 to 1959; assistant superintendent, then superintendent of the Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth, in Monroe County from 1966 to 1971; and a Monroe County Commission from 1972 to 1976.

(4)  Mr. Quinn received the Governor's Monthly Award for Excellence in September 1969 and in January 1970 was presented the award by former Governor Ray Schafer.

(5)  Mr. Quinn also served on the steering committee for Jack Kemp for President and was an alternate delegate for the Republican Party in 1988 and 1992.

(6)  A community leader his entire life, Mr. Quinn was a life member and past commander of the Wilson-Fischer Post 413 American Legion, Pocono Pines, a 50-year member, life member and past president of the Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company, active with the Tobyhanna Volunteer Ambulance Corps, served on the board of directors of The Salvation Army, East Stroudsburg, board member of the Pocono Mountain Municipal Airport Authority, member of the BPO Elks 319, East Stroudsburg, and a life member and past president of the Pocono Lions Club where he was elected Lion of the Year in 1987.

(7)  In his free time, Mr. Quinn was an active sportsman, being an avid fisherman and hunter.

(8)  Mr. Quinn passed away on May 9, 2001, in Wilkes-Barre.

(b)  Designation.--The interchange of Interstate 380 with Pennsylvania Route 940 in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, is designated the William F. Quinn Memorial Interchange.

(c)  Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the interchange to traffic in both directions.

Section 55.  Sergeant Charles Owen Jenkins, Jr., Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Sergeant Charles Owen Jenkins, Jr., was born January 14, 1941.

(2)  Sergeant Jenkins was a resident of Clearfield County and attended Reade Township High School.

(3)  Sergeant Jenkins enlisted in the United States Army, obtaining the rank of sergeant and serving during the Vietnam War where he began his tour of duty on February 23, 1965.

(4)  Sergeant Jenkins' military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry, and he was attached to the Special Forces, 5th Special Forces Group, A5 414.

(5)  During his service in the Vietnam War, Sergeant Jenkins was reported missing near Dong Xoai, Phuoc Long Province, South Vietnam, and declared dead on June 10, 1965.

(6)  For his bravery and sacrifice, Sergeant Jenkins was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and South Vietnam Gallantry Cross.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8574, carrying State Route 1021 over Clearfield Creek in White Township, Cambria County, is designated the Sergeant Charles Owen Jenkins, Jr., 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 56.  Terry D. Tackett Jr. Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  Terry D. Tackett, Jr., was born September 28, 1990, at Ohio Valley Hospital in McKees Rocks.

(2)  Mr. Tackett served as a lieutenant volunteer fireman at the Presto Fire Department.

(3)  Mr. Tackett loved helping people any way he could and enjoyed saving lives as a volunteer fireman.

(4)  Mr. Tackett was known as a selfless, caring and courageous individual who would sacrifice his own well-being to come to the aid of others.

(5)  Mr. Tackett loved AMA dirt bike racing, kayaking, camping and spending time with his beloved family.

(6)  Mr. Tackett passed away on October 19, 2022, in a vehicular accident.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, carrying the Pennsylvania Turnpike 576 Southern Beltway Eastbound and Westbound over Pennsylvania Route 980 at mile marker S-12.35, is designated the Terry D. Tackett Jr. Memorial Bridge.

(c)  Signs.--The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to traffic in both directions on the bridge.

Section 57.  Corporal William E. Heilman Memorial Bridge.

(a)  Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  William Emory Heilman was born September 11, 1947, in York County.

(2)  Corporal Heilman entered the service of the United States Marine Corps on May 26, 1966, during the Vietnam War.

(3)  Corporal Heilman served in the Third Marine Amphibious Force, H&S Company.

(4)  Corporal Heilman served in Vietnam for eight months until he was struck by an artillery rocket mortar on May 5, 1968.

(5)  Corporal Heilman passed away on May 5, 1968, in South Vietnam, Quang Nam Province.

(6)  For his valiant service, Corporal Heilman was awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal.

(b)  Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 56737, carrying Pennsylvania Route 74 over the Little Conewago Creek in Dover Township, York County, is designated the Corporal William E. Heilman 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 58.  Repeals.

Repeals are as follows:

(1)  The General Assembly declares that the repeal under paragraph (2) is necessary to effectuate the designation under section 5.

(2)  Section 14 of the act of October 23, 2023 (P.L.81, No.17), is repealed.

(3)  The General Assembly declares that the repeal under paragraph (4) is necessary to effectuate the designation under section 6.

(4)  Section 53 of the act of October 23, 2023 (P.L.81, No.17), is repealed.

(5)  The General Assembly declares that the repeal under paragraph (6) is necessary to effectuate the designation under section 7.

(6)  Section 54 of the act of October 23, 2023 (P.L.81, No.17), is repealed.

(7)  The General Assembly declares that the repeal under paragraph (8) is necessary to effectuate the designation under section 16.

(8)  Section 2 of the act of December 20, 2015 (P.L.490, No.87), is repealed.

(9)  The General Assembly declares that the repeal under paragraph (10) is necessary to effectuate the designation under section 17.

(10)  The act of March 14, 2012 (P.L.207, No.19), is repealed.

(11)  The General Assembly declares that the repeal under paragraph (12) is necessary to effectuate the designation under section 27.

(12)  Section 21 of the act of November 3, 2022 (P.L.2028, No.140), is repealed.

(13)  The General Assembly declares that the repeal under paragraph (14) is necessary to effectuate the designation under section 50.

(14)  Section 6 of the act of October 23, 2023 (P.L.81, No.17), is repealed.

(15)  The General Assembly declares that the repeal under paragraph (16) is necessary to effectuate the designation under section 55.

(16)  Section 31 of the act of October 23, 2023 (P.L.81, No.17), is repealed.

Section 59.  Effective date.

This act shall take effect as follows:

(1)  The following provisions shall take effect immediately:

(i)  Sections 55 and 58(15) and (16).

(ii)  This section.

(2)  Sections 30 and 31 shall take effect January 1, 2027.

(3)  Section 56 shall take effect in 90 days.

(4)  The remainder of this act shall take effect in 60 days.