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Introduced Version Senate Concurrent Resolution 18 History

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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 18

(By Senators Hall, Stollings and Beach)

[Introduced February 21, 2017]

 

Requesting the Division of Highways to name bridge number 20-60-2.86, EB-WB (20A820-20A821), (38.39623, -81.84824), locally known as Amandaville Railroad Overpass, carrying US 60 over CSX Railroad in Kanawha County the “U. S. Marine Corps CPL Walter Vincent Filipek Memorial Bridge”.

Whereas, Walter V. Filipek was born in Raleigh, West Virginia, on June 16, 1925, into a family with a tremendous tradition of service to the United States. Walter’s father, Anton, served as an Army Sergeant in a machine gun crew. Walter’s brothers also served: Joseph served in the Army in Italy during World War II; Edward served in the Navy during the Korean War from 1952-1954; Theodore served in the Air Force in Korea from 1955-1959; and Andrew served in the Army in Korea; and

Whereas, Walter served with the Sixth Marine Division and fought at Okinawa. During the Battle of Okinawa, while under intense enemy fire, Walter moved forward from his concealed position and rescued his wounded squad leader. Thereafter, Walter neutralized an enemy machine gun that was impeding the advance of his platoon. His selfless actions earned him a Bronze Star; and

Whereas, On May 29, 1945, Walter sustained injuries from shrapnel to his right side at Okinawa Island, Ryuku Islands, but, after receiving treatment, returned to duty on the same day; and

Whereas, On June 23, 1945, Walter similarly sustained shrapnel injuries to his left knee, but, after receiving treatment, once again returned to duty on the same day; and

Whereas, In August 1945, while serving in Guam, Walter received a Purple Heart; and

Whereas, On October 25, 1945, Walter participated in the ceremony of surrender of the Japanese military forces in the area of Tsingtao, China; and

Whereas, For his bravery and exemplary service, Walter was awarded numerous medals including a Purple Heart, Gold Star, Combat Action Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Bronze Star, World War II Victory Medal, Rifle Marksmanship Badge, Presidential Unit Citation and Combat V Medal; and

Whereas; Walter’s service honors his family, his community and the entire State of West Virginia; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 20-60-2.86, EB-WB (20A820-20A821), (38.39623, -81.84824), locally known as Amandaville Railroad Overpass, carrying US 60 over CSX Railroad in Kanawha County the “U. S. Marine Corps CPL Walter Vincent Filipek Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of Highways is hereby requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the “U. S. Marine Corps CPL Walter Vincent Filipek 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 Commissioner of the Division of Highways.

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