Section 23. Donald E. Parlee Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Donald E. Parlee, M.D., was born in Philadelphia and attended Germantown High School.
(2) Dr. Parlee earned a B.S. degree from Ursinus College in 1955 and graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1959.
(3) Dr. Parlee enjoyed a 43-year career as a board-certified radiologist at Doylestown Hospital and grew the radiology department from one physician to 20 radiologists.
(4) Dr. Parlee served as chief of the radiology department for 25 years and established the hospital's School of Radiologic Technology.
(5) Dr. Parlee earned a Bronze Star for serving our country in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968, including during the Tet Offensive. At one point, he was the most senior radiologist in Vietnam and trained other radiologists throughout the country.
(6) Dr. Parlee was involved in many philanthropic endeavors, including those benefiting Doylestown Hospital, Ursinus College, the Bucks County Audubon Society, the Bowman's Hill Wildlife Preserve and the Peace Valley Nature Center.
(7) Dr. Parlee proudly gave back to his profession, serving as President of the Bucks County Medical Society, as Vice Chair of the Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and as delegate to the American Medical Association for 10 years.
(8) Dr. Parlee also contributed to his alma mater, Ursinus College, serving in various roles with the Ursinus Board of Trustees beginning in 1983 and as President of the Ursinus Alumni Association.
(9) Along with his wife, fellow Ursinus College graduate, Joan Parlee, Dr. Parlee supported many initiatives at Ursinus College, including scholarships, capital building projects, summer student research, the Ursinus Fund and, most notably, the endowment of the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good.
(10) In 2023, the Parlees were awarded with one of Ursinus College's highest honors, the Bear2Bear Impact Award for Leadership and Service, in recognition of the extraordinary impact their work and philanthropic efforts have had on their community.
(11) Dr. Parlee passed away on March 21, 2024, at 89 years of age, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering commitment to the betterment of his community through selfless service and philanthropy.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 6917 carrying State Route 4202 over Pennsylvania Route 611 in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, is designated as the Donald E. Parlee 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.