Section 36. PFC Larry E. Frantz Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Larry E. Frantz was born April 20, 1948, in Punxsutawney, Jefferson County.
(2) Before enlisting in the United States Army, PFC Frantz loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing, working in construction and driving fast cars. He was especially fond of his dog, Whimpy.
(3) Upon enlisting, PFC Frantz served in the Vietnam War with B Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.
(4) On the night of August 29, 1968, PFC Frantz was killed in action in the Hau Nghia Province near Saigon, South Vietnam, when his squad came under hostile mortar attack. He suffered fatal wounds while bravely defending his squad's position.
(5) For his service to the United States, PFC Frantz was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Sharpshooter Badge, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, a Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 53848, carrying Pennsylvania Route 36 over Canoe Creek in Bell Township, Jefferson County, is designated the PFC Larry E. Frantz 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.