Section 13. Paul W. Kauffman Memorial Bridge.
(a) Declaration of policy.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Paul W. Kauffman was a resident of Upper Holmesburg for 52 years along with his wife Lorraine.
(2) Mr. Kauffman was the driving force behind an effort to turn a vacant lot into the Trumbette Playground that now has three ball fields, a basketball court and climbing equipment for children. Mr. Kauffman maintained the park every day by cleaning up waste and locking and unlocking the gate.
(3) Mr. Kauffman was a community activist who became the face of the Upper Holmesburg Civic Association after it was reformed in 2004. His involvement in the Upper Holmesburg Civic Association led to involvement in other Northeastern Philadelphia civic associations as well as the 8th Police District Advisory Committee.
(4) Mr. Kauffman also led Upper Holmesburg beautification projects that included the planting of trees and the installation of benches, banners and additional lighting along Frankford Avenue.
(5) Mr. Kauffman served as a Democratic committeeman in the 65th Ward and was a frequent sight at the offices of his city and State representatives.
(6) Mr. Kauffman passed away August 22, 2011.
(b) Designation.--The bridge carrying Torresdale Avenue, State Route 1004, over the Pennypack Creek in Philadelphia County, is designated as the Paul W. Kauffman 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.