Section 12. Frank L. Oliver Memorial Highway.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Frank L. Oliver was born on April 15, 1922, to James and Lessie Oliver in Philadelphia.
(2) He served as chair of the 29th Democratic Ward Committee, eventually becoming its leader in 1970, and served in that position until his passing.
(3) In 1973, he was elected to the House of Representatives in a special election, representing the 195th Legislative District.
(4) He was the first African American to represent the 195th Legislative District, which he represented honorably for 37 years.
(5) He was a founding member and chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus and was an instrumental member of the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority.
(6) His extensive public service also included serving as the first African-American treasurer of Philadelphia's Democratic Party and as chair of the New Progressive Alliance.
(7) At his retirement, he was Democratic Chair of the Health and Human Services Committee of the House of Representatives, and he had previously served as chair of the State Government Committee of the House of Representatives.
(8) Frank L. Oliver personified what it meant to be a public servant by always being accessible to his constituents and helping people.
(9) His ability to cross party lines to negotiate on behalf of his constituents and the City of Philadelphia is well remembered.
(10) Frank L. Oliver passed away on February 1, 2018, at the age of 95.
(b) Designation.--The portion of State Route 3011, also known as 29th Street, between Master Street and Thompson Street, in the City of Philadelphia, is designated as the Frank L. Oliver Memorial Highway.
(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to traffic in both directions on the highway.