Section 1. PFC James E. Williams Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) PFC James E. Williams, a native of Bedford County, gave his life in service to his country during the Korean War.
(2) PFC Williams served as a Light Weapons Infantryman with the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division.
(3) PFC Williams was captured and held by the Chinese as a prisoner of war for 27 months.
(4) On May 18, 1951, PFC Williams died while still in captivity.
(5) PFC Williams was awarded the Purple Heart for his valiant service.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 45676, carrying Pennsylvania Route 26 over Yellow Creek in Hopewell Township, Bedford County, is designated the PFC James E. Williams 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.