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Senate Concurrent Resolution 17 History
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17
(By Senators Barnes, Cookman, Tucker, Stollings, Unger and
Plymale)
Requesting the Division of Highways to name bridge number
42-5/5-0.04 on Route 5/5 in Randolph County the "Army Captain
Bernard Francis Jones Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, Captain Jones was born in Coalton and graduated from
Coalton High School in 1958; and
Whereas, Captain Jones enlisted in the United States Army in
the autumn of 1958 and served until 1961; and
Whereas, Upon his return home Captain Jones attended Davis and
Elkins College; and
Whereas, Captain Jones reenlisted in the United States Army,
attended Officer Candidate School and received an officer's
commission; and
Whereas, Captain Jones served with Advisory Team 91 in Vietnam
from 1965 until his death in 1967; and
Whereas, Captain Jones was awarded the Bronze Star, Air Medal,
Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, National
Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantry
Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Parachutist Badge and Expert Rifle Badge; and
Whereas, It is fitting to honor Captain Jones for his
commitment, dedication and service to his country and his state and
having made the ultimate sacrifice; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name
bridge number 42-5/5-0.04 on Route 5/5 in Randolph County the "Army
Captain Bernard Francis Jones Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested
to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the
"Army Captain Bernard Francis Jones Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of
the Department of Transportation and the family of Captain Bernard
Francis Jones.