Sergeant Norman Lee Tinker Memorial Bridge

Act 140 of 2022, § 10, under MULTIPLE DESIGNATIONS IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES AND A REPEAL - DESIGNATION.

Act 140 of 2022, § 10

Section 10. Sergeant Norman Lee Tinker Memorial Bridge.

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

(1) Norman Lee Tinker was born March 12, 1945, in DuBois, Clearfield County.

(2) Sergeant Tinker was drafted into the United States Army in 1967 and served with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade, 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry, A Company.

(3) On January 25, 1968, Sergeant Tinker bravely gave his life for his country after encountering hostile action in the Bien Hoa Province of South Vietnam.

(4) For his service and sacrifice, Sergeant Tinker was decorated with many awards, including the Purple Heart, Vietnam Gallantry Cross and Army Good Conduct Medal.

(5) Sergeant Tinker is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington, DC, on Panel 35e, line 35.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 47626, carrying Pennsylvania Route 255 over Sandy Lick Creek, Sandy Township, Clearfield County, is designated the Sergeant Norman Lee Tinker 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.