Section 5. Sergeant Russell Crupe, Jr., Memorial Exit.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Sergeant Russell Crupe, Jr., graduated from Avella High School in 1998 and was a lieutenant and director of field operations for the NSA Security Forces.
(2) Sergeant Crupe, Jr., served two years of active duty in the Navy and for six years was a member of the Army National Guard and Army Reserves.
(3) During his time in the National Guard, Sergeant Crupe, Jr., served a tour of duty in Iraq as a combat engineer.
(4) Sergeant Crupe, Jr., died July 23, 2012.
(5) Sergeant Crupe, Jr., was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with star, Army Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with device, Combat Action Badge and Driver and Mechanic Badge with clasp.
(b) Designation.--Exit 17 on Interstate 70 in City of Washington, Washington County, is designated the Sergeant Russell Crupe, Jr., Memorial Exit.
(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain an appropriate sign displaying the name of the exit to traffic exiting the highway in both directions.