Section 17. Craig Walker Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Rodney Craig Walker was born January 31, 1959, in Huntingdon to Robert C. "Dix" Walker and Jean M. Walker.
(2) Mr. Walker graduated from Juniata Valley High School in 1976 and studied auto body repair during high school at the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center.
(3) Mr. Walker married Rose M. St. Germain at the First Presbyterian Church in Alexandria on July 26, 1980.
(4) Craig and Rosie were married for 44 years and had two children, Wendy and Ryan.
(5) Mr. Walker was employed by PennDOT as a diesel and construction equipment mechanic for 18 years.
(6) Mr. Walker had a great love for his classic 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and being part of the classic car gang.
(7) Mr. Walker could fix nearly anything and was well-known in the area for his Breezeway Body Shop.
(8) Mr. Walker enjoyed being outdoors, spending time at his swimming pool, kayaking, riding ATVs and visiting the beach. He was an avid fan of Penn State wrestling and football and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
(9) Mr. Walker was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who deeply cherished his wife and children and adored spending time with his grandchildren.
(10) Mr. Walker passed away August 30, 2024, from complications involving a work accident on December 7, 2023.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 18630, carrying Pennsylvania Route 305 over the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River in Alexandria Borough, Huntingdon County, is designated as the Craig Walker 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.