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.