SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5
(By Senators Snyder, Unger, Tomblin (Mr. President), Anderson,

Bailey, Ball, Boley, Bowman, Chafin, Craigo, Deem, Dittmar,

Edgell, Fanning, Helmick, Hunter, Jackson, Kessler, Love,

McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Mitchell, Oliverio, Plymale,

Prezioso, Redd, Ross, Schoonover, Sharpe, Sprouse and Walker

Supporting the upgrade of West Virginia Route 9 in Jefferson, Morgan and Berkeley counties.

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 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, 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 of West Virginia Route 9 is a roadway construction to improve public safety and the health of our citizens; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the upgrade of West Virginia Route 9 to four lanes in Jefferson, Morgan and Berkeley counties is hereby supported; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward copies of this resolution to the Governor, United States Senators Robert C. Byrd and John D. Rockefeller IV, the Secretary of Transportation and the Keeper of the Register, United States Department of the Interior.