HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12

(By Delegates Barker, Eldridge, Ellis, Hrutkay,

Martin and Rodighiero)


Naming the bridge on Route 3 at Toney's Branch Road in Boone County the "Narvel 'Peanuts' Perdue Bridge."

Whereas, Narvel "Peanuts" Perdue served with distinction as an infantryman in the United States Army after enlisting in November 1942; and
Whereas, Mr. Perdue fought in several theaters of war including campaigns in New Guinea, the Leyte Gulf and the Luzon Islands; and
Whereas, Mr. Purdue's gallantry on the field of battle on behalf of this country was recognized almost sixty years to the day after his discharge - when - at such time he was awarded three Bronze Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, a WWII Victory Medal, an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, a Phillipine Liberation Ribbon and badges for Combat Infantry and Sharp Shooting; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the bridge on Route 3 at Toney's Branch Road in Boone County shall be named the "Narvel 'Peanuts' Perdue Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways shall cause signs to be manufactured which display prominently the words "The Narvel 'Peanuts' Perdue Bridge" to be placed at each entryway of said bridge; and, be it
Further Resolved, That a certified copy of this resolution shall be mailed by the Clerk of the House of Delegates to Narvel Perdue at his place of residence in Boone County, West Virginia.