SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 45
(By Senator Fanning)
Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge at Panther,
McDowell County, the "Green B. and Margie Blankenship Memorial
Bridge".
Whereas, Green B. and Margie Blankenship were residents of
Panther, McDowell County; and
Whereas, Green B. Blankenship was a coal miner at the Olga
Coal Company for nearly 40 years and was a coworker of Homer
Hickam; and
Whereas, Margie Blankenship was a homemaker and mother of
seven children; and
Whereas, Green B. and Margie Blankenship were actively
involved in various community projects, including fundraisers for
road repairs, food drives, Bible school and aid to the less
fortunate; and
Whereas, Green B. and Margie Blankenship are remembered for
their dedication and commitment to the youth of McDowell County.
They were avid supporters and volunteers for youth athletics in the
community. They were also involved in parent organizations at
Panther Elementary, Iaeger Junior High and Iaeger High Schools; and
Whereas, Sadly, Green B. and Margie Blankenship both passed away in 1985; and
Whereas, It is fitting that a bridge be named in honor of
Green B. and Margie Blankenship, two McDowell County residents who
made a difference in their community; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
to name the bridge at Panther, McDowell County, the "Green B. and
Margie Blankenship Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways have made and
be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "Green B. and Margie
Blankenship Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of
the Department of Transportation.