Section 1. Michael A. Cannavino Way.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Michael A. Cannavino was a popular and beloved member of Erie City Council known for his outgoing personality and political acumen.
(2) This former star athlete with a football scholarship to Yale University became a tireless supporter and promoter of baseball, including Erie's minor league team, the Sailors, after his hopes to play professionally were dashed when he tragically lost his leg in a car accident in 1929.
(3) Michael A. Cannavino became a political legend in the City of Erie when, after winning a hard-fought victory in the 1965 Democratic mayoral primary, he died just days before his much anticipated win in the General Election and cleared the way for his primary opponent, Lou Tullio, to recapture the nomination, win the election and ultimately serve 24 years as mayor, longer than any other in Erie history.
(4) In recognition of his contributions to the Erie City Council and the greater Erie community, Glenwood Field was renamed Cannavino Field in his honor and held that name until its razing.
(5) Today a portion of the newly realigned State Route 4016 known as West 38th Street in the City of Erie passes very near where the Cannavino Field was once located.
(b) Designation.--The portion of State Route 4016 known as West 38th Street in the City of Erie, from Glenwood Park Avenue to Peach Street, is designated Michael A. Cannavino Way.
(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain signs at both ends of the roadway designated in subsection (b).