Section 4. Specialist Five Timothy Rice Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Specialist Five Timothy Rice left high school several months before graduation to enlist in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, later receiving his diploma during a ceremony at his alma mater, Marion Center High School.
(2) Specialist Five Rice was a heavy equipment operator for the 984 Engine Co. in Vietnam where he was injured.
(3) Due to his injuries, Specialist Five Rice earned two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star and other noble military citations.
(4) While serving two tours of duty in Vietnam, Specialist Five Rice contracted Agent Orange causing him years of pain and suffering.
(5) Specialist Five Rice returned home after the war and continued to work as a heavy equipment operator.
(6) With his wife, Specialist Five Rice owned and operated Rice's Cafe and Store in Purchase Line for more than 25 years.
(7) Specialist Five Rice passed away on November 24, 2020.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 19033, located on northbound State Route 119 over State Route 286 in White Township, Indiana County, is designated the Specialist Five Timothy Rice 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.