Section 28. Private Mahlon R. Evans Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Mahlon R. Evans was born in Ebensburg, Cambria County, on May 4, 1922.
(2) Private Evans graduated from Cambria High School in 1940 and graduated from Geneva College in 1947.
(3) Private Evans served in World War II in the 9th Infantry Division.
(4) Private Evans was wounded in the Battle of Saint-Lo in July 1944 and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his valiant service.
(5) Private Evans was an active member of College Hill Presbyterian Church for more than 60 years where he served as an elder and trustee, as well as the music director for more than 20 years.
(6) Private Evans retired from Standard Steel Specialty after 38 years of service in 1985.
(7) Private Evans passed away on July 14, 2012, at 90 years of age in the care of Sherwood Nursing Center.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 3795, carrying Pennsylvania Route 251 over Interstate 376 in Chippewa Township, Beaver County, is designated the Private Mahlon R. Evans 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.