HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 56
(By Delegate Ashley)
Requesting the Division of Highways to name the bridge at the
intersection of U.S. 119 and West Virginia Route 36 in
Spencer, the "Veterans' Memorial Bridge."
Whereas, Citizens from Roane County, West Virginia, serving in
the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp and Coast
Guard have performed admirably, honorably, and with distinction
during their service to the nation; and
Whereas, The diligent efforts of members of the Armed Services
have provided safety and security to the United States of America;
and
Whereas, Members of the Armed Services have promoted freedom
and democracy around the world and faithfully answered the call to
resist aggressors; and
Whereas, In both times of peace and conflict, members of the
Armed Services have consistently placed the welfare of the United
States of America above personal need; and
Whereas, Members of the Armed Services have placed themselves
in harm's way in defense of freedom, many giving what President
Abraham Lincoln called "the last full measure of devotion"; and
Whereas, Since the time of the Revolutionary War, members of
the Armed Services have secured the blessings of liberty for
posterity; and
Whereas, A great debt of gratitude is owed to those who have
served the United States of America in uniform with both diligence
and pride; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
name the bridge at the intersection of U.S. 119 and West Virginia
Route 36 in Spencer, the "Veterans' Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested
to have made and placed on the bridge signs identifying it as the
"Veterans' Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is
hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to
the Commissioner of the Division of Highways and the Director of
the Division of Veterans' Affairs.