SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3
(By Senators Unger, Snyder, Boley, Minear, Redd, McCabe,
McKenzie, Sprouse, Oliverio, Mitchell, Hunter, Dawson, Love,
Ball, Ross, Sharpe, Dittmar, Kessler, Edgell, Fanning, Helmick,
Prezioso, Minard, Anderson, Bailey, Walker, Plymale, Bowman,
Wooton, Jackson, Craigo and Tomblin, Mr. President)
Requesting the Division of Highways to name the portion of Route 9
between Charles Town and the Virginia border as the "Disabled
American Veterans Highway".
Whereas, Tens of thousands of American soldiers served their
nation with pride and distinction during all wars of the twentieth
century; and
Whereas, Tens of thousands of American soldiers died with
dignity and honor while in service to their nation during these
violent times in world history; and
Whereas, Thousands of those soldiers were West Virginia sons
and daughters who answered the call of a grateful nation; and
Whereas, As a tribute to the tens of thousands of brave men
and women who served their nation when the world was at war and
especially to the sons and daughters from the state of West
Virginia who were injured and disabled as a result of their
service, it is fitting to have a lasting tribute to honor their patriotism and commitment to freedom and democracy; therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
to name the section of Route 9 between Charles Town and the
Virginia border as "Disabled American Veterans Highway"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the duty,
honor and dedication of those who served their nation with pride
and distinction during all wars of the twentieth century and
especially those who were injured and disabled as a result of their
service; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of
the Department of Transportation and the Commissioner of the
Division of Highways.