HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34
(By Delegates Hrutkay, Ferrell, Butcher and Wright)
[Introduced February 13, 2004; referred to the
Committee on Rules.]
Requesting the Division of Highways rename the connection of Route
73 from Route 119 between Fountain Place Mall and Mt. Gay,
Logan County, the "West Virginia POW-MIA Highway."
Whereas, Thousands of American soldiers who have served their
nation with pride and distinction have suffered at the hands of the
enemy as prisoners of war; and
Whereas, Because of the trauma experienced by many of our
prisoners of war, many of them continue to suffer serious physical
illnesses and distress as a result of their captivity; and
Whereas, Many of our nation's soldiers who have fought in
America's battles for freedom are still missing in action. Many
families and friends of MIA's are unable to bring the loss of their
loved ones to a close, keeping hope that they are, perhaps, POW's;
and
Whereas, As a tribute to the American soldiers who have served
our nation and found themselves held prisoners of war in the hands
of our enemies, and as a remembrance of those for whom there has
not been an accounting, it is fitting that their service be
honored; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
rename the connection of Route 73 from Route 119 between Fountain
Place Mall and Mt. Gay, Logan County, the "West Virginia POW-MIA
Highway"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested
to have made and be placed signs identifying the highway as the
"West Virginia POW-MIA Highway"; 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
the Department of Transportation.