U.S. Army Ranger SPC Devin J. Kuhn Memorial Highway

Act 17 of 2023, § 56, under MULTIPLE DESIGNATIONS IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES AND REPEALS - DESIGNATION.

Act 17 of 2023, § 56

Section 56. U.S. Army Ranger SPC Devin J. Kuhn Memorial Highway.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Born and raised in Philadelphia, Specialist Devin James Kuhn graduated from Archbishop Ryan High School in 2013, where he played several sports.

(2) SPC Kuhn enjoyed the outdoors and participated in activities such as hiking, skiing, golfing and running in endurance marathons.

(3) Proudly serving his country in the United States Army as an army ranger, SPC Kuhn deployed once in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

(4) SPC Kuhn was decorated with the following awards:

(i) National Defense Service Medal.

(ii) Army Service Ribbon.

(iii) The Expert Infantryman Badge.

(iv) The Parachutist Badge.

(v) The Ranger Tab.

(5) SPC Kuhn tragically lost his life in a training accident and is survived by his wife, Brittany, his parents, James and Lynn Kuhn and his sister, Sara Kuhn.

(6) This Commonwealth and the nation are indebted to SPC Kuhn for his bravery and sacrifice in protecting freedom and liberty at home and abroad.

(7) Enacting this memorial highway would be a small yet significant action to honor the service and life of SPC Kuhn.

(b) Designation.--The portion of State Route 1013 (Academy Road) from the intersection with Cromwell Road to the intersection with Comly Road in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, is designated as the U.S. Army Ranger SPC Devin J. Kuhn 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.