1Designating a bridge that carries State Route 153 over the
2Bennett Branch in Huston Township, Clearfield County, as the
3Huston Township Veterans Memorial Bridge; and<- designating
4U.S. Route 219 in Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County, from the
5intersection of State Route 1009, Center Street, starting at
6roadway segment 0502 offset 0000 to the intersection of State
7Route 1009, Center Street, ending at roadway segment 0522
8offset 1159, as the Veterans of Johnsonburg Bypass.;<- 
9designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 1001 between 
10Rhawn Street, 0100/0000 and Kendrick Street, 0100/2784 in the 
11City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, as the Firefighter 
12Daniel Sweeney Memorial Highway; designating a portion of 
13Pennsylvania Route 611 between Maple Avenue and Meetinghouse 
14Road, in Montgomery County, as the Lieutenant Joseph C. Park 
15II Memorial Highway; designating a portion of State Route 272 
16in Lancaster County, south of State Route 372 and before 
17Osceola Road, as the Staff Sergeant Keith A. Bennett <-Memorial 
18Highway; AND designating a portion of U.S. Route 1, City<- 
19Avenue in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties from its 
20intersection with Presidential Boulevard to its intersection 
21with Monument Road as Ed Bradley Way.; providing for the<- 
22redesignation of the Easton-Phillipsburg Toll Bridge operated 
23by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission as the 
24Sergeant William John Cahir Memorial Bridge; designating a 
25portion of PA Route 191 in Washington Township, Northampton 
26County, as the "World War II Homefront Heroes Highway"; 
27renaming the Hokendauqua Bridge in Lehigh County as the 
28Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Lynch Memorial Bridge; renaming
 

1the Main Street Bridge in Brockway Borough, Jefferson County, 
2as the Ensign USN Connie Rita Esposito Memorial Bridge; 
3designating a bridge carrying State Route 1008 known as 
4Pompey Hill Road, over the Stonycreek River in Quemahoning 
5and Stonycreek Townships, Somerset County, as the Private 
6John W. Mostoller Bridge; and designating a bridge on that 
7portion of State Route 271 over the South Branch Blacklick 
8Creek, Nanty Glo Borough, Cambria County, as the Platoon 
9Sergeant Alfred McCullough Memorial Bridge.

10The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
11hereby enacts as follows:

12Section 1. Huston Township Veterans Memorial Bridge.

13(a) Findings.--

14(1) Huston Township, Clearfield County, has been home to
15many valiant military veterans who have given their lives in
16defense of the United States.

17(2) The elected Board of Supervisors of Huston Township 
18has endorsed designating this bridge in honor of those
19township residents who have made the ultimate sacrifice for
20our nation over the years.

21(b) Designation.--The bridge that carries State Route 153
22over the Bennett Branch in Huston Township, Clearfield County,
23is hereby designated as the Huston Township Veterans Memorial
24Bridge.

25(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and
26maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to
27traffic in both directions on the bridge.

28Section 2. Veterans of Johnsonburg Bypass.

29(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares that
30the Borough of Johnsonburg has been home through the years to
31veterans, both living and deceased, who have served our nation
32valiantly.

33(b) Designation.--U.S. Route 219 in Johnsonburg Borough, Elk
34County, from the intersection of State Route 1009, Center

1Street, starting at roadway segment 0502 offset 0000 to the
2intersection of State Route 1009, Center Street, ending at
3roadway segment 0522 offset 1159, is hereby designated as the
4Veterans of Johnsonburg Bypass.

5(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and
6maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to
7traffic in both directions.

8Section 3. Firefighter Daniel Sweeney Memorial Highway.<-

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

10(1) Firefighter Daniel Sweeney was a member of Ladder 10
11Fire Company and resided at Tabor and Fuller in the heart of
12Fox Chase in the neighborhood where his parents reside.

13(2) Mr. Sweeney made the ultimate sacrifice on Monday,
14April 9, 2012, while fighting a five-alarm fire in
15Kensington. In the fire, he lost his life as a result of a
16collapsing wall and roof. He demonstrated true courage and
17heroism while in the line of duty.

18(3) Mr. Sweeney is survived by his father, David, who is
19a retired fire captain, his mother, Marian, his three
20sisters, Suzanne Swedlige, Sarah Sweeney and Deborah Sweeney,
21his brother-in-law, David Swedlige and his niece and
22godchild, Stacey Swedlige.

23(b) Designation.--The section of Pennsylvania Route 1001
24between Rhawn Street, 0100/0000 and Kendrick Street, 0100/2784
25in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, is hereby
26designated the Firefighter Daniel Sweeney Memorial Highway.

27(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and
28maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to
29traffic in both directions on the highway.

30Section 4. Lieutenant Joseph C. Park II Memorial Highway.

1(a) Findings.--

2(1) Lt. Park was born August 31, 1946, and lived in
3Horsham, Pennsylvania.

4(2) Lt. Park attended Hatboro-Horsham High School and
5Valley Forge Military Academy before briefly attending The
6Pennsylvania State University.

7(3) Lt. Park was a member of the polo team at the Valley
8Forge Military Academy and attained the rank of Eagle Scout.

9(4) Lt. Park proudly and courageously served in the
10United States Army during the Vietnam War.

11(5) Lt. Park was killed in Vietnam on March 28, 1968,
12from a hostile gunshot wound.

13(6) Lt. Park was awarded the Purple Heart, National
14Defense Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Service Medal for his
15military service.

16(b) Designation.--The portion of Pennsylvania Route 611 in
17Montgomery County, between Maple Avenue and Meetinghouse Road,
18is hereby designated as the Lieutenant Joseph C. Park II
19Memorial Highway.

20(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and
21maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to
22traffic in both directions on the highway.

23Section 5. Staff Sergeant Keith A. Bennett MEMORIAL <-Highway.

24(a) Findings and declarations.--The General Assembly finds
25and declares:

26(1) Staff Sergeant Keith A. Bennett was a proud 1991
27graduate of Solanco High School.

28(2) As a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard,
29Staff Sergeant Bennett was killed in action in Iraq on
30December 11, 2005.

1(b) Designation.--The section of State Route 272 in
2Lancaster County, south of State Route 372 and before Osceola
3Road, is hereby designated the Staff Sergeant Keith A. Bennett 
<-4Memorial Highway.

5(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and
6maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to
7traffic in both directions on the highway.

8Section 6. Ed Bradley Way.

9(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as
10follows:

11(1) Mr. Ed Bradley was born in Philadelphia and
12graduated from Saint Thomas More Catholic Boys High School in
13West Philadelphia in 1959.

14(2) Mr. Bradley graduated from Cheyney State College,
15now Cheyney University, in 1964 with a degree in education
16and his first job was teaching sixth grade at William B. Mann
17Elementary School in Philadelphia.

18(3) Mr. Bradley started reporting the news at WDAS-FM
19and, in 1971, this led him to a full-time job at WCBS in New
20York.

21(4) In 1972, Mr. Bradley volunteered to be transferred
22to Saigon to cover the Vietnam War in Vietnam and Cambodia,
23where he was injured by a mortar round.

24(5) In 1976, Mr. Bradley became the first African-
25American White House television correspondent for CBS News.

26(6) In 1981, Mr. Bradley joined the television program
2760 Minutes, where, over the course of his 26 years on the
28program, he did over 500 stories.

29(7) Mr. Bradley also hosted the Peabody award-winning
30program "Jazz at Lincoln Center" on National Public Radio for

1more than ten years, until his death in 2006.

2(b) Designation.--The portion of U.S. Route 1, City Avenue
3in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties from its intersection
4with Presidential Boulevard to its intersection with Monument
5Road is hereby designated as Ed Bradley Way.

6(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and
7maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to
8traffic in both directions.

9Section 7. Sergeant William John Cahir Memorial Bridge.<-

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

11(1) William John Cahir, a graduate of The Pennsylvania
12State University, worked as a newspaper correspondent for the
13Express-Times, providing news coverage to Warren and
14Hunterdon Counties in New Jersey and Lehigh and Northampton
15Counties in Pennsylvania, and for Newhouse News Service,
16during which time his work regularly appeared in numerous New
17Jersey-based newspapers; and

18(2) Throughout his life, William Cahir was committed to
19public service, working for United States Senator Edward
20Kennedy and United States Senator Harris Wofford, and running
21for the Congress of the United States in Pennsylvania's 5th
22Congressional District in 2008; and

23(3) After the terrorist attacks against the United
24States on September 11, 2001, William Cahir enlisted in the
25United States Marine Corps Reserve at the age of 34, where he
26went to great lengths to obtain an age waiver and eventually
27rose to the rank of sergeant; and

28(4) Sergeant Cahir was assigned to the 4th Civil Affairs
29Group, Marine Forces Reserve based in Washington, D.C.,
30completed two tours in Iraq and, in 2009, was deployed for a

1tour in Afghanistan to support Operation Enduring Freedom;
2and

3(5) On August 13, 2009, while completing his third tour,
4Sergeant Cahir was tragically shot and killed by enemy fire
5while on a dismounted patrol during Eastern Resolve II, a
6predawn offensive operation in Helmand Province, Afghanistan,
7that was intended to cut Taliban trade and supply lines in
8order to allow local residents to vote in the Afghan
9presidential election; and

10(6) For his heroism, Sergeant Cahir received the Bronze
11Star, the Purple Heart and other decorations; and

12(7) Sergeant Cahir is survived by his wife, Rene, who at
13the time of his death was pregnant with their twin daughters,
14Caroline and Elizabeth; and

15(8) The Easton-Phillipsburg Toll Bridge, operated by the
16Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, connects the
17counties in New Jersey and Pennsylvania that were served by
18the newspaper for which Sergeant Cahir reported; and

19(9) It is altogether fitting and proper for the
20Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to honor the life and sacrifice
21of Sergeant William John Cahir by designating the U.S. Route
2222 bridge over the Delaware River between Easton,
23Pennsylvania, and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, known as the
24Easton-Phillipsburg Toll Bridge, as the "Sergeant William
25John Cahir Memorial Bridge."

26(b) Redesignation.--The Executive Director of the Delaware
27River Joint Toll Bridge Commission shall designate the U.S.
28Route 22 bridge crossing the Delaware River between Easton,
29Pennsylvania, and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, known as the Easton-
30Phillipsburg Toll Bridge, as the "Sergeant William John Cahir

1Memorial Bridge" and erect appropriate signs bearing this name.

2(c) Prohibition.--No State or other public funds shall be
3used for producing, purchasing or erecting signs bearing the
4designation established pursuant to subsection (b).

5Section 8. Publication.

6The Secretary of the Commonwealth shall publish a notice in
7the Pennsylvania Bulletin when the General Assembly of the State
8of New Jersey enacts a law designating the bridge described in
9section 7 as the "Sergeant William John Cahir Memorial Bridge."

10Section 9. World War II Homefront Heroes Highway.

11(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as
12follows:

13(1) The dedication of the American people during World
14War II was crucial in supplying and aiding both American and
15Allied forces engaged in battle on two global theaters.

16(2) The American citizens at home sacrificed by
17rationing materials, recycling goods, purchasing War Bonds,
18and tirelessly working longer hours in factories, mines,
19mills, farms and many other industries to keep the war effort
20moving forward.

21(3) With many young men serving in the armed forces,
22American women were quick to step up and take jobs in
23industries that were considered reserved for men only, and
24subsequently made "Rosie the Riveter" a popular, and now
25classic, American icon.

26(4) Civilian support for the armed forces and defense of
27the nation spurred the establishment of numerous groups and
28organizations such as the Civil Air Patrol, Coast Guard
29Auxiliary and United Service Organizations (USO), which exist
30to this day.

1(5) Through their steadfast dedication and support,
2United States citizens at home were able to keep American and
3Allied forces supplied with materials and morale, which was
4instrumental in achieving victory and ending one of the
5deadliest wars in the history of human existence.

6(b) Designation.--That portion of PA Route 191 in Washington
7Township, Northampton County, from the Bangor Borough line to
8the Plainfield Township line is hereby designated as the "World
9War II Homefront Heroes Highway."

10(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and
11maintain signs to traffic in both directions to indicate the
12designation under subsection (b).

13Section 10. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Lynch Memorial Bridge.

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

15(1) Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Thomas J. Lynch was
16born in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, on December 9, 1916.

17(2) Lt. Col. Thomas J. Lynch served our country in the
18United States Army Air Corps during World War II.

19(3) Lt. Col. Thomas J. Lynch shot down 20 Japanese
20planes during his service over the Pacific Ocean and was one
21of the top three fighter aces in World War II before he was
22shot down while attacking a number of enemy barges
23transporting weapons.

24(4) Lt. Col. Thomas J. Lynch will hereby be remembered
25for his high level of skill as a fighter pilot and his
26devotion to defending our country.

27(b) Change of name.--The bridge in Lehigh County, known as
28the Hokendauqua Bridge, is hereby renamed the Lieutenant Colonel
29Thomas J. Lynch Memorial Bridge.

30(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and

1maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to
2traffic in both directions on the bridge.

3Section 11. Ensign USN Connie Rita Esposito Memorial Bridge.

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

5(1) United States Navy Nurse Corps (NNC) Ensign (ENS)
6Constance Rita Esposito was born in Brockway, Pennsylvania,
7on September 7, 1923.

8(2) USN NNC ENS Constance Rita Esposito served our
9country in the United States Navy during the Korean War Era.

10(3) On September 19, 1950, USN NNC ENS Constance Rita
11Esposito was killed when the military transport plane she was
12on crashed into the Pacific Ocean while enroute to the United
13States Naval Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan. The aircraft
14crashed and exploded shortly after taking off from Kwajalein
15Island. All 26 naval personnel on board lost their lives in
16the crash.

17(4) USN NNC ENS Constance Rita Esposito will hereby be
18remembered for her strength and courage in serving others and
19defending America's freedoms.

20(b) Change of name.--The bridge in Brockway Borough,
21Jefferson County, known as the Main Street Bridge, is hereby
22renamed the Ensign USN Connie Rita Esposito Memorial Bridge.

23(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and
24maintain appropriate signs displaying the changed name of the
25bridge to traffic in both directions on the bridge.

26Section 12. Private John W. Mostoller Memorial Bridge.

27(a) Declaration of policy.--The General Assembly finds and
28declares as follows:

29(1) Private John W. Mostoller was a native of the
30village of Mostoller, Somerset County, and following

1graduation from high school, enlisted in the Union Army.

2(2) Private Mostoller served in the Union Army from 1861
3to 1864, by reason of muster out of company while holding the
4grade of private, in Company B, Fifty-fourth Regiment of
5Pennsylvania Infantry Volunteers.

6(3) Private Mostoller received a medal of honor on
7November 27, 1894, for most distinguished gallantry at the
8battle of Lynchburg, Virginia.

9(4) When the officers of his company were absent or
10disabled, Private Mostoller voluntarily led a charge upon a
11Confederate battery.

12(5) His name was entered and recorded on the Army and
13Navy Medal of Honor Roll on June 10, 1916.

14(6) Private Mostoller was a guest of the War Department
15at the entombment of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington
16National Cemetery, when he participated along with a number
17of other veterans of the Civil War from other states.

18(7) The Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to Private
19Mostoller during the Civil War was presented to Somerset
20County and is displayed inside the Union Street entrance to
21the Somerset County Courthouse. It is the only Congressional
22Medal of Honor won by a Somerset County soldier in the Civil
23War.

24(8) Private Mostoller, beloved son of Joseph and Sarah
25(Mowry) Mostoller courageously served his country and has
26been extolled by many for his bravery and service.

27(b) Designation.--State Route 1008, known as Pompey Hill
28Road over the Stonycreek River in Quemahoning and Stonycreek
29Townships, Somerset County, is hereby designated as the Private
30John W. Mostoller Memorial Bridge.

1(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and
2maintain appropriate signs to indicate the designation under
3subsection (b).

4Section 13. Platoon Sergeant Alfred McCullough Memorial Bridge.

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

6(1) Platoon Sergeant Alfred McCullough was born in Nanty
7Glo, Pennsylvania, on April 2, 1935, and graduated from Nanty
8Glo High School, now Blacklick Valley High School, in 1954.

9(2) Sergeant McCullough served our country in the United
10States Army and was killed in action in Vietnam on June 6,
111968.

12(3) Sergeant McCullough received the Silver Star
13posthumously for his actions on May 13, 1968, as Acting
14Platoon Leader during a reconnaissance mission in which his
15squadron came under automatic weapon and antitank rocket fire
16from a heavily fortified enemy position. Sergeant McCullough
17moved his platoon into an assault position and launched an
18effective counterstrike, overrunning the enemy's positions
19and leading an assault on the remaining enemy rocket fire
20teams in the area. Though wounded during the battle, Sergeant
21McCullough destroyed six one-man defensive positions using
22fragmentation grenades.

23(4) Sergeant McCullough will hereby be remembered for his
24leadership and bravery in battle and his service to our
25country.

26(b) Designation.--The bridge located on State Route 271 in
27Nanty Glo Borough, Cambria County, over the South Branch
28Blacklick Creek is hereby designated the Platoon Sergeant Alfred
29McCullough Memorial Bridge.

30(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and
 

1maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to 
2traffic in both directions on the bridge.

3Section 3<- 7 14. Effective date.

4This act shall take effect <-in 60 days. as follows:

5(1) Section 5 and this section shall take effect
6immediately.

<-7(2) Section 7 shall take effect upon the publication of
8the notice authorized in section 8.

<-9(2) (3) The remainder of this act shall take effect in
1060 days.