SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 93
(By Senators Unger and Helmick)

Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge at the North Martinsburg interchange spanning Interstate 81 the "Senator Clarence E. Martin, Jr., Memorial Highway".

Whereas, Clarence E. Martin, Jr., was born September 10, 1909, in Martinsburg, the son of Clarence E. Martin and Agnes G. (McKenna) Martin; and

Whereas, Clarence E. Martin, Jr., received his education at Catholic University of America, where he earned an A.B. Degree and an LL.B. Degree; and

Whereas Clarence E. Martin, Jr., served his nation with pride and distinction in the United States Navy during World War II; and

Whereas, Clarence E. Martin, Jr., practiced law in Martinsburg, and was a member of numerous associations and organizations associated with the practice of law. He distinguished himself by serving as President of the West Virginia Bar Association and as a founding member and President of the West Virginia State Bar; and

Whereas, Clarence E. Martin, Jr., served as prosecuting attorney of Berkeley County from 1941 to 1949; and

Whereas, Clarence E. Martin, Jr., was elected to the West Virginia Senate from the sixteenth district in 1950 and served until 1970; and

Whereas, During his tenure in the West Virginia Senate, the Honorable Clarence E. Martin, Jr., served as Majority Leader and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary during the 53rd and 54th Legislatures and as Majority Leader during the 59th Legislature; and

Whereas, After leaving the West Virginia Senate, the Honorable Clarence E. Martin, Jr., continued to practice law in Martinsburg until his passing on March 11, 1990; and

Whereas, It is fitting that a lasting tribute be made to the memory of such distinguished and dedicated public servant; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways to name the bridge at the North Martinsburg interchange spanning Interstate 81 the "Senator Clarence E. Martin, Jr., Memorial Highway"; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "Senator Clarence E. Martin, Jr., Memorial Highway"; 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.