Section 5. A1C Robert P. Pape Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Robert P. Pape was born February 25, 1949, in Punxsutawney.
(2) Airman First Class (A1C) Pape was a lifelong resident of Punxsutawney and a member of the Saints Cosmas and Damian Church.
(3) A1C Pape enlisted in the United States Air Force on November 13, 1968.
(4) A1C Pape was stationed at Da Nang Air Force Base in South Vietnam.
(5) A1C Pape went boldly to a flaming aircraft, attempting to extinguish the fire when the base was attacked on September 2, 1970.
(6) A1C Pape was killed in action when the aircraft exploded.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 46002, located on U.S. Route 119 in Punxsutawney Borough, Jefferson County, over the Mahoning Creek is designated the A1C Robert P. Pape 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.