HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 77
(By Delegates Ennis, DeLong, Swartzmiller, Yost, G. White, Wakim,
Varner, Tucker, Pethtel, Romine, Leggett, Anderson, Ellem, Beane,
Azinger, Border, Carmichael, Martin, Paxton, Hall, Schoen, Craig,
Morgan, Leach, Sobonya, Stephens and Howard)
Providing for naming West Virginia Route 2, from Chester, in
Hancock County, to Huntington, in Cabell County, the "Purple
Heart Memorial Trail."
Whereas, The Purple Heart was established by General George
Washington and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the
United States who are wounded or killed in any action against an
enemy; and
Whereas, West Virginian's have led the nation per capita in
military service for the preservation of democracy, freedom,
liberty and justice; and
Whereas, Many brave mem and women from across the nation have
been wounded while performing this most valuable community service;
and
Whereas, States across the nation are designating portions of
highways as part of a national Purple Heart Trail; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Legislature also wishes to honor our
Purple Heart Recipients, distinguished veterans and national heroes; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That West Virginia Route 2, from Chester, in Hancock County,
to Huntington, in Cabell County, be named "The Purple Heart
Memorial Trail"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of
Highways is hereby requested to cause to be manufactured
appropriate signs with the prominent display of the words "The
Purple Heart Memorial Trail" and to erect same along the section of
West Virginia Route 2 from Chester, in Hancock County, to
Huntington, in Cabell County, West Virginia.