SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13

(By Senators Wooton, Bailey, Love,

Anderson, Caldwell, Burnette, Rowe, McCabe, Bowman, Unger, Facemyer, Deem, Redd, Hunter, Ross, Oliverio, Minard, Kessler, Fanning, Edgell, Helmick, Snyder, Plymale, Jackson, Craigo, Chafin, Sharpe, Mitchell and Tomblin, Mr, President)


Requesting the Division of Highways name the section of I-64 from Beckley to the Virginia border the "Hulett C. Smith Highway".

Whereas, The Honorable Hulett C. Smith proudly served his nation during World War II as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy and served as Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserves; and
Whereas, The keen business savvy of the Honorable Hulett C. Smith initiated his service as President of the Home Insurance Agency of Beckley. In addition, he has served as a member of numerous boards, commissions and other professional organizations; and
Whereas, The Honorable Hulett C. Smith served as chairman of the state Democratic Executive Committee from 1956 to 1961; and
Whereas, The Honorable Hulett C. Smith served as the first Commissioner of the West Virginia Department of Commerce from 1961 to 1963; and
Whereas, The Honorable Hulett C. Smith was elected the 27th Governor of West Virginia on November 3, 1964. His inauguration was held on January 18, 1965; and
Whereas, The outstanding leadership of the Honorable Hulett C. Smith during his term as governor is evidenced by myriad worthwhile projects, conceived and executed by him for the benefit of the citizens of West Virginia; and
Whereas, It is fitting that a tribute be made to such an outstanding West Virginian as the Honorable Hulett C. Smith, 27th Governor of West Virginia; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways name the section of I-64 from Beckley to the Virginia border the "Hulett C. Smith Highway" as a tribute to one of West Virginia's finest chief executives; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the section of I-64 from Beckley to the Virginia border as the "Hulett C. Smith Highway"; 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.