HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31
(By Delegates Eldridge, Ellis, Hrutkay,
Rodighiero and Barker)
Requesting that bridge number 22-119-7.99(3179) located on Route
119 South immediately after crossing the Lincoln County line,
be named the "Sgt. James Allen May Memorial Bridge."
Whereas, James Allen May was born and lived in Lincoln County,
West Virginia and served admirably in the United States Marine
Corps; and
Whereas, While serving in Vietnam, Sgt. May's company came
under enemy fire, and he exhibited extreme valor and bravery
following the death of the company commander; and
Whereas, Even though gravely wounded, James Allen May acted
with selfless bravery for his country; and
Whereas, James Allen May was awarded the Silver Star Medal for
gallantry and intrepidity in action for his service in the Vietnam
War, as well as the Purple Heart for the serious injuries he
sustained; and
Whereas, The State of West Virginia is grateful and proud of
the service of Sgt. James Allen May; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name
bridge number 22-119-7.99(3179) located on Route 119 south just after crossing the Lincoln County Line, the "Sgt. James Allen May
Memorial Bridge"; 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 entry of said bridge, containing bold and prominent
letters proclaiming the bridge to be the "Sgt. James Allen May
Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
forward certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of
the Division of Highways, the United Mine Workers of America, and
members of Sgt. James Allen May's family.
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