HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 70
(By Delegates Boggs, Manchin, Stemple and Ennis)
[Introduced February 28, 2003; referred to the
Committee on Rules.]
Requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways to name the new
bridge crossing the Elk River on State Route 4 South of
Gassaway, the "Veterans Memorial Bridge."
Whereas, The State of West Virginia has seen more of its
citizens, per capita, serve in the United States military during
times of war and peace than any other State in the union; and
Whereas, Many State veterans have fought and served, exhibiting
great acts of selflessness and gallantry while in harm's way, while
still others have made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in
order to preserve and protect the liberty, tranquility and freedom
of this country; and
Whereas, In view of the great sacrifices endured by State
veterans, both living and deceased, and their commitment to duty on
behalf of their country and fellow citizens, it is appropriate to
bestow the modest gesture, in comparison to such sacrifices and
duty, of naming a State landmark as a memorial to their collective
memory and spirit;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests of the West Virginia Division of Highways to name the new bridge crossing the Elk River
on State Route 4 South of Gassaway, the "Veterans Memorial Bridge;"
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner is requested to have
made and be placed, at either end of the bridge, signs identifying
the bridge as the "Veterans Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House is hereby
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of
Transportation, the Commissioner of the Division of Highways, the
County Commission of Braxton County, and the Adjutant General of
the military forces of this State.