SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23
(By Senators Hunter, Edgell, Bailey, Caldwell, Minard, Oliverio,
Prezioso, Boley and Deem)
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[Originating in the Committee on Military;
reported March 23, 2001.]
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Requesting the Commissioner of the Division of Highways name the
newly constructed visitor's center on the Interstate 68
Veterans Memorial Highway in Preston County, near Hazelton,
the "West Virginia Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial Plaza".
Whereas, The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest award
for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed
upon an individual serving in the armed services of the United
States of America; and
Whereas, The State of West Virginia is privileged to be the
home of 43 Medal of Honor recipients, many of whom were awarded the
medal posthumously; and
Whereas, The actions of these brave West Virginia Medal of
Honor recipients, who responded in action above and beyond the call of duty, are in keeping with the highest traditions of military
service and reflect great credit upon the state; and
Whereas, It is fitting that those traveling through our state
be reminded of these outstanding West Virginians; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Commissioner of the
Division of Highways name the newly constructed visitor's center on
the Interstate 68 Veterans Memorial Highway in Preston County, near
Hazelton, the "West Virginia Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial
Plaza"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner is requested to have
made, and be placed, signs identifying the visitor's center as the
"West Virginia Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial Plaza"; 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
Transportation, the Commissioner of the Division of Highways and
the Director of the Division of Veterans' Affairs.