HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 28

(By Delegates Toney and Statler)

[Introduced on January 17, 2024 ; Referred to the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure then Rules.]

Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge numbered 41-001/00-000.06  () (41A001), (37.96929, -81.53268) locally known as WHITESVILLE  GIRDER, carrying CR 01 over MARSH FORK in Raleigh County, the "Karantonis Brothers Armed Forces Memorial Bridge."

Whereas, the Karantonis Brothers, originally from Raleigh County, WV, lived lives of distinction worthy of being remembered; and

Whereas, Manuel Karantonis, born in Greece, served honorably as a Corporal in the Marine Corps during World War 2; and

Whereas, John Karantonis, born in Dorothy, WV, served honorably as a Private in the Army during World War 2; and

Whereas, Toney Karantonis, born in Dorothy, WV, served honorably as a Tech Sergeant in the Army during World War 2; and

Whereas, William Karantonis, born in Dorothy, WV, served honorably as a Corporal with the U.S. Army during World War 2; and

Whereas, Zachari Karantonis served honorably as a Corporal in the Army during World War 2; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name the bridge numbered 451, locally known as the "Whitesville Girder," the "Karantonis Brothers Armed Forces Memorial Bridge"; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to erect signs containing bold and prominent letters identifying the bridge as the "Karantonis Brothers Armed Forces Memorial Bridge"; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.