Section 15. Janice Butko Cmar Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Janice R. "Jan" Butko Cmar was born November 10, 1954, to Edward M. Butko and Ruth Pickard Butko.
(2) Mrs. Cmar earned her bachelor of science degree from Mansfield University, where she joined the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority. She furthered her education by attaining a master's degree in special education from Duquesne University.
(3) Mrs. Cmar's passion for teaching led to a 35-year career as a home economics teacher, eventually retiring from the Peters Township School District.
(4) In 1991, Mrs. Cmar served as the President of the Allegheny County chapter of the Pennsylvania Home Economics Association.
(5) Mrs. Cmar continued to contribute to education as the President of the local Delta Kappa Gamma chapter, an international society for key women educators.
(6) Mrs. Cmar was elected to the Jefferson Hills Borough Council four times, serving for 16 years.
(7) Mrs. Cmar was elected to two terms as Mayor of Jefferson Hills Borough, serving for eight years.
(8) Mrs. Cmar led a dedicated life of public service to her community and her church.
(9) Mrs. Cmar codeveloped the Jefferson Hills Borough's inaugural web page, initiated its Military Banner Program, orchestrated the Jefferson Hills Borough's Summer Program, assisted in designating Jefferson Hills as an Allegheny County Banner Municipality and created the Jefferson Hills Borough's Environmental Quality Board.
(10) As Mayor of Jefferson Hills, Mrs. Cmar officiated 35 wedding ceremonies.
(11) Mrs. Cmar was a dedicated member of the Pennsylvania State Mayors' Association, serving as Board Secretary for six years.
(12) Mrs. Cmar contributed as a board member of the Allegheny County Boroughs Association.
(13) Mrs. Cmar received two prestigious awards from the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs, the Cecil K. Leberknight Award and the Thomas F. Chrostwaite Award.
(14) Mrs. Cmar was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross parish, where she regularly volunteered at various parish events.
(15) Mrs. Cmar served as a member of the Floreffe Fire Hall Ladies Auxiliary, the Jefferson Hospital Auxiliary and the West Jefferson Hills Chamber of Commerce and had a distinguished lifetime membership of the Gill Hall Volunteer Fire Company.
(16) Mrs. Cmar's life of service, leadership and unwavering dedication created an undeniable positive impact on her community.
(17) Janice R. "Jan" Butko Cmar passed away January 6, 2024.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 1723, carrying State Route 3017 over Peters Creek in the Borough of Jefferson Hills, Allegheny County, is designated as the Janice Butko Cmar 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.