Section 16. Sgt. Paul M. Brown Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Paul M. Brown, of Wharton Township, lost his life during combat operations in South Korea on March 2, 1951, during his second tour of duty in service to his country.
(2) Brown served as an Army technician fourth grade in World War II for which he received the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon, Philippines Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
(3) Brown returned to Potter County following his service in World War II. Five years later he was recalled to active service as a member of Company B, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division in Korea.
(4) Brown was killed by enemy fire during heavy fighting that ensued around Cheehon, Chungju and Pyeongchang as part of an effort to push the North Korean and Chinese forces back above the 38th Parallel.
(5) Brown was awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation and Republic of Korea Service Medal.
(b) Designation.--The bridge located on State Route 872 over Bailey Run in Wharton Township, Potter County, is hereby designated the Sgt. Paul M. Brown 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.