HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 9
(By Delegates Douglas, Faircloth, Trump, Manuel,
Doyle and Overington)


Supporting the upgrade of West Virginia Route 9 and the construction of Exit 14 on Interstate 81 to City Hospital in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Whereas, The Eastern Panhandle is predicted to continue to experience population growth due to the ongoing economic growth and developments in the region; and
Whereas, A four lane upgrade of West Virginia Route 9 would complement future business development and expansion in the Eastern Panhandle; and
Whereas, A growing population requires better access to health care, roads and infrastructure; and
Whereas, West Virginia Route 9 and Exit 14 would enhance continued business expansion and improve the quality of life of the citizens; and
Whereas, West Virginia Route 9 is very vital to the continued economic growth of the Eastern Panhandle; and
Whereas, Exit 14 would provide expedited direct access to City Hospital and decreased traffic congestion; and
Whereas, The proposed hospital interchange will be built adjacent to the hospital; and
Whereas, Exit 14 will be constructed approximately halfway between Exits 13 (West King Street) and 16 (Edwin Miller Boulevard) on Interstate 81; and
Whereas, West Virginia Route 9 could be a vibrant hub in the ongoing economic growth and an essential part of the future economy of the Eastern Panhandle; and
Whereas, Growth and development within the eastern panhandle places increased demands on local, state and interstate highway systems; and
Whereas, The upgrade on West Virginia Route 9; and the
creation of interchange on Interstate 81 are roadway constructions to improve public safety and the health of our citizens; threerefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:

That the upgrade of West Virginia Route 9 to four lanes; and the creation of Exit 14 on Interstate 81 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, is hereby supported; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates transmit copies of this resolution to the Governor, to United States Senators Robert C. Byrd and John D. Rockefeller, and to the Secretary of Transportation.