H. C. R. 13--"Requesting the Congress to provide matching
funding on a priority basis to upgrade West Virginia Route 2 to
a four-lane highway between Chester and Huntington."
Whereas
, Between the cities of Chester, Hancock County, and
Huntington, Cabell County, are important cities and communities
which are vital to the economic, industrial and cultural life of
this State; and
Whereas
, The economic stability of each of these cities and
communities could be greatly enhanced by the construction of a
four-lane highway connecting Chester to Huntington; and
Whereas
, Access to an improved job market, the stability of
business and industry and accessibility between these cities and
communities would be greatly enhanced; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Congress is hereby requested to provide matching
funding on a priority basis to upgrade West Virginia Route 2 to
a four-lane highway between Chester and Huntington; and, be it
Further Resolved,
That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to West
Virginia's delegation to Congress.