Lieutenant Joseph C. Park II Memorial Highway

Act 197 of 2014, § 4, under VARIOUS DESIGNATIONS IN VARIOUS COUNTIES.

Act 197 of 2014, § 4

Section 4. Lieutenant Joseph C. Park II Memorial Highway.

(a) Findings.--

(1) Lt. Park was born August 31, 1946, and lived in Horsham, Pennsylvania.

(2) Lt. Park attended Hatboro-Horsham High School and Valley Forge Military Academy before briefly attending The Pennsylvania State University.

(3) Lt. Park was a member of the polo team at the Valley Forge Military Academy and attained the rank of Eagle Scout.

(4) Lt. Park proudly and courageously served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

(5) Lt. Park was killed in Vietnam on March 28, 1968, from a hostile gunshot wound.

(6) Lt. Park was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Service Medal for his military service.

(b) Designation.--The portion of Pennsylvania Route 611 in Montgomery County between Maple Avenue and Meetinghouse Road is hereby designated as the Lieutenant Joseph C. Park II Memorial Highway.

(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to traffic in both directions on the highway.