HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15

(By Delegates Barker, Eldridge, Ellis, Hrutkay and Rodighiero)




Naming the stretch of highway between the Racine bridge and the Peytona bridge on Route 3 in Boone County "The Travis Harless Memorial Highway."

Whereas, Travis Harless, at the age of 24, was killed while riding his motorcycle approximately 1.03 miles from the Racine intersection on Route 3 in Boone County going west; and
Whereas, Travis died at the scene of the accident after his motorcycle struck a car, ejecting him into the path of an oncoming car; and
Whereas, Travis is sadly missed by his many friends and family, including his wife, parents, brother and grandparents; and
Whereas, Travis was a loving and devoted friend, husband, son, brother and grandchild whose youthful life was taken by a tragic and unfortunate terrible accident; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the stretch of highway between the Racine bridge and the Peytona bridge on Route 3 in Boone County shall be named "The Travis Harless Memorial Highway;" and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways shall erect signs at each end of the Racine and Peytona bridges notifying motorists of the memorial designation; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward a certified copy of this resolution to Pam Harless (Travis' mother) at her place of residence at HC 81, Box 259, Racine, West Virginia 25165.