Section 31. Corporal John F. Muffler Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) John Frederick Muffler was born December 13, 1963, in Elkins Park, Montgomery County.
(2) Corporal Muffler graduated from Neshaminy High School in 1981 and was a dedicated drummer in the Neshaminy Marching Band.
(3) Corporal Muffler served in the United States Marine Corps as a Lance Corporal.
(4) Corporal Muffler was killed in the terrorist bombing of the United States Marine barracks.
(5) In the early morning hours of October 23, 1983, a truck loaded with explosives crashed through the security perimeter of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.
(6) In the explosion that followed, 241 United States military personnel were killed and 80 seriously wounded.
(7) Corporal Muffler's mother supported the memory of his service and sacrifice to our country by promoting the establishment of the Beirut Memorial in Philadelphia.
(8) An annual award, inspired by John F. Muffler, is presented to a drummer in the Neshaminy Band.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7027, carrying Pennsylvania Route 413 over U.S. Route 1 in Middletown Township, Bucks County, is designated as the Corporal John F. Muffler 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.