Section 24. Jack Turner Bridge.
(a) Declaration of policy.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Mr. John J. "Jack" Turner was born in Philadelphia on August 31, 1937.
(2) Mr. Turner was a standout student-athlete in multiple sports at Germantown Academy.
(3) Mr. Turner graduated from Germantown Academy in 1956.
(4) Mr. Turner earned a full scholarship to attend the University of Delaware, where he led the Fighting Blue Hens as a two-way star for four years.
(5) Upon graduating from the University of Delaware, Mr. Turner was drafted by the Houston Oilers of the American Football League and played halfback on their 1960 football team.
(6) Mr. Turner served as the athletic director, head football coach and teacher at Germantown Academy following a short but successful career in the insurance industry.
(7) Mr. Turner's impressive career at Germantown Academy spanned three decades, and during his 24 years, he produced a 104-89-2 football record and two Inter-Ac League Championships while he taught, coached and mentored hundreds of students and athletes, helping them achieve their goals.
(8) Mr. Turner has been a resident of Fort Washington since 1965 and was a transformational figure who helped shape thousands of lives by positively impacting students, parents, coaches, teachers and the community.
(b) Designation.--The bridge carrying Morris Road over the Wissahickon Creek in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, is hereby designated as the Jack Turner Bridge.
(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge designated under subsection (b).