HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19
(By Delegates Kominar and White)
Naming the bridge northwest of Zion Church in Jesus Christ on
Twelve Pole Road after exiting Cabwalingo State Park in Mingo
County the "Matilda Messer Bridge."
Whereas, Matilda Messer had rich beginnings in Mingo County
wherein her childhood laid the foundation for her life-style of
determination, honesty and integrity; and
Whereas, Matilda Messer grew up in Cub Branch in Mingo County
where she led a happy life with her mother and grandparents; and
Whereas, Matilda Messer was the youth choir director at what is
now the Zion Church in Jesus Christ; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the bridge northwest of Zion Church in Jesus Christ on
Twelve Pole Road after exiting Cabwalingo State Park in Mingo
County be named the "Matilda Messer Bridge;" and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby
directed to cause to be fabricated signs which shall display in
prominent lettering "Matilda Messer Bridge" which the division
shall erect at each end of said bridge; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates, forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Commissioner of
the Division of Highways and to Robert Farmer at 207 E. 29th Street,
Muncie, Indiana 47302.