Section 4. The John Vatavuk Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Born March 24, 1949, John Vatavuk was a member of the first graduating class of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 1971.
(2) Mr. Vatavuk was a dedicated teacher for 36 years in the North Star School District.
(3) In addition to teaching, Mr. Vatavuk spent 16 years as a member of the Windber School Board.
(4) In 2007, Mr. Vatavuk won his first term on the Somerset County Board of Commissioners, which he would serve on for three consecutive terms.
(5) Mr. Vatavuk was a tireless and dedicated advocate for the betterment of Somerset County.
(6) Mr. Vatavuk was instrumental in promoting and engaging the community in the building of the USS Somerset, which launched in 2012, and was named in honor of the crew and passengers of United Airlines Flight 93.
(7) Mr. Vatavuk was a lifelong advocate for the completion of U.S. Route 219 and was vital in securing funding for the creation of a new 11-mile section between Somerset and Meyersdale.
(b) Designation.--The bridge on that portion of U.S. Route 219 over Buffalo Creek in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, is designated the John Vatavuk 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.