Section 3. Corporal Robert J. Sherwood, Jr., Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Corporal Robert J. Sherwood, Jr., was born in the City of Altoona, Blair County, on September 5, 1947, and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
(2) On April 3, 1967, Corporal Sherwood made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. While on patrol, his unit came under enemy fire and he was mortally wounded while helping to load injured Marines into a medical helicopter.
(3) For his service to the United States Marine Corps, Corporal Sherwood received the following medals and ribbons: Paratrooper Wings, Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Sharpshooter badge.
(b) Designation.--The bridge located on Pennsylvania Route 53 in Cresson Township, Cambria County, over US Route 22 is designated the Corporal Robert J. Sherwood, Jr., 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.