Section 1. Designation of bridge in Clearfield County.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Private First Class Bradley G. Kritzer was a native
of Jordan Township, Clearfield County, and a 2003 graduate of
Moshannon Valley High School.
(2) Bradley Kritzer was described by his high school
principal as "someone with a lot of heart...a good student, a
quiet student...a friend to everyone and well-liked by the
student body."
(3) Upon graduation Bradley Kritzer enlisted in the
United States Army, and upon completion of basic military
training he received advanced specialty training in missile
systems.
(4) In March 2004 Private Kritzer was deployed to Iraq
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and was assigned to
Battery A, 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment,
Division Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division.
(5) Private Kritzer was killed in action on May 5, 2004,
when an improvised explosive device detonated beneath his
vehicle.
(6) Private Kritzer's duty, performance and selfless
service are in keeping with the highest traditions of
military service and reflect great credit upon him, the
United States Army and our nation.
(7) Private Kritzer, beloved son of Roger and Sharon
Kritzer, was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze
Star.
(b) Designation.--The bridge on State Route 3012 over Clearfield Creek in Beccaria Township, Clearfield County, is hereby designated as the Private First Class Bradley G. Kritzer Bridge.
(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs at each side of the bridge displaying the name of the bridge.