HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 137

(By Delegates T. Campbell and Canterbury)

Requesting the Division of Highways to erect free-standing signs on Interstate 64, within four miles of exit 169 to Lewisburg, in both west and east bound directions of Interstate 64, in Greenbrier County, stating “Lewisburg, Coolest Small Town U.S.A., 2011” and to place similar smaller signs on each road sign on U.S. Route 60 and U.S. Route 219, that designates the city limits of Lewisburg.

    Whereas, Lewisburg won national recognition winning the “Coolest Small Town U.S.A.” in 2011 with the majority of votes, 139,118, gaining more votes than any other competitor in the contest’s history; and

    Whereas, Lewisburg is rich in history and natural beauty; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways to have made and be placed signs on Interstate 64, within four miles of exit 169 to Lewisburg, in both west and east bound directions of Interstate 64, in Greenbrier County, stating “Lewisburg, Coolest Small Town U.S.A., 2011” and to place smaller signs on each road sign on U.S. Route 60 and U.S. Route 219, that designates the city limits of Lewisburg; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of Highways is hereby requested to cause to be fabricated signs to be erected at each specified location, containing bold and prominent letters proclaiming “Lewisburg, Coolest Small Town U.S.A., 2011"; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.