HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19
(By Delegates Eldridge, Hrutkay, Ellis,
Rodighiero and Barker)
Requesting the Division of Highways to rename Heritage Road,
specifically Lincoln County Route 13/7, to "Guy Gillenwater
Hollow."
Whereas, Guy Gillenwater grew up on Heritage Road which is
located off Yeager Highway, Rt. S214 at Yawkey in Lincoln County
approximately 8 miles at the foot of Sumerco Mountain; and
Whereas, Guy Gillenwater was one of thirteen brothers and
sisters; and
Whereas, Guy Gillenwater was an outstanding and loyal citizen
of the community who helped everyone in any way he could; and
Whereas, Guy Gillenwater was a loving husband and loving father
who raised nine children, all of whom graduated from high school
and currently live in the same vicinity; and
Whereas, Guy Gillenwater served in the Coal Conservation Camp
during the depression and would send money home to help support his
family; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature request the Division of Highways to
rename Lincoln County Route 13/7 in Yawkey, "Guy Gillenwater
Hollow"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby
requested to erect appropriate signage at both ends of the road;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates,
forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Commissioner of
Highways, the Lincoln County Commission and Guy Gillenwater.
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