HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3
(By Delegates Barker, Eldridge, Hrutkay, Butcher and Ferrell)
Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge located 0.01
miles South of County Route 26 and located on Route 85 in the
community of Van, West Virginia, the "Thom Cline Memorial
Bridge."
Whereas, Thom Cline was a school teacher with thirty-five years
of service; and
Whereas, Tragically, Thom Cline lost his life in a house fire
January 6, 2003; and
Whereas, Thom Cline opened his students' eyes to the world with
trips to Europe, sponsored school beautification projects, and
planned, designed and organized the annual school honor banquet;
and
Whereas, Thom Cline respected every school colleague and staff
member and truly loved and cared for them unconditionally; and
Whereas, Thom Cline was a person who kindled the spirits of
his students by his love and his commitment, and who enriched the
lives of all who knew him personally or knew of him through others;
and
Whereas, Thom Cline's contributions to his community and to the memories of his students and fellow citizens will be long
cherished; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
to name the bridge located 0.01 miles South of County Route 26 and
located on Route 85 in the community of Van, West Virginia, the
"Thom Cline 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
family of Thom Cline, and appropriate news media.