SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30

(By Senators Fanning, Browning and Chafin)


Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 355-8-1.90, located in Wyoming County, the "Hubert Cline Memorial Bridge".

Whereas, Hubert Cline was born in Steeles, West Virginia, on August 11, 1920; and
Whereas, Hubert Cline enlisted in the United States Army, served in World War II and then was stationed in Berlin, Germany; and
Whereas, Hubert Cline returned to the United States and worked for his father's saw mill, cutting and hauling timber; and
Whereas, Hubert Cline also had a career in public service as a Wyoming County Deputy Sheriff and later became a Court Bailiff at the Wyoming County Courthouse, until he retired; and
Whereas, Hubert Cline dedicated himself to lobbying the West Virginia Department of Transportation to make repairs to a road and bridge in his community for the safety of his family and its citizens; and
Whereas, Hubert Cline was married to his beloved wife Erika, with whom he shared the joy of having five children; and
Whereas, Sadly, Hubert Cline passed from this life in September 2005, leaving behind many family and friends, as well as a grateful community, state and nation; and
Whereas, Hubert Cline's efforts with West Virginia Department of Transportation paid off, as the road was repaired and a new bridge was constructed in 2009, but he unfortunately never got to see the result of his hard work; and
Whereas, It is fitting, to honor the memory of Hubert Cline for his dedicated service to his community, state and nation, by naming bridge number 355-8-1.90, located in Wyoming County, the "Hubert Cline Memorial Bridge"; therefore, be it
Resolved by the West Virginia Legislature:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways name bridge number 355-8-1.90, located in Wyoming County, the "Hubert Cline Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "Hubert Cline 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 and the family of Hubert Cline.