Section 1. U.S. Air Force Major James Doherty Memorial Highway.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) James "Jim" Doherty was born on March 2, 1925.
(2) Major Doherty served in the United States Air Force for 14 years.
(3) Throughout his Air Force career, Major Doherty fought in World War II and Korea and later served with the Air National Guard.
(4) Major Doherty was dedicated to serving his community and was considered an outstanding citizen.
(5) Major Doherty was considered a devoted family man.
(6) Major Doherty volunteered his time and served his community as a member of the Horsham Township Council, Horsham Little League, Horsham Water and Sewer Authority, Horsham Township Parks and Recreation Board, Horsham Township Environmental Advisory Board, the Horsham Township Vacancy Board and the Montgomery County Housing Authority.
(7) Major Doherty served on the Hatboro-Horsham School District Board of Directors for 20 years and received several awards for his service from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association.
(8) Major Doherty was also an active member of the Horsham Lions for 10 years and the Horsham VFW for 20 years.
(9) Major Doherty died on February 10, 2021.
(b) Designation.--The portion of State Route 2038, also known as County Line Road, from Meetinghouse Road to Blair Mill Road in Bucks County is designated the U.S. Air Force Major James Doherty 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.