SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4
(By Senators Cann and Yost)

Requesting the Division of Highways to name the new bridge that will cross West Fork of the Monongahela River at Shinnston the "Veterans Memorial Bridge".
     Whereas, Shinnston veterans have served our great nation honorably and notably in times of conflict, times of war and times of peace; and
     Whereas, Shinnston veterans have been wounded in times of conflict and been held as prisoners of war, while others have made the supreme sacrifice for their state and country; and
     Whereas, Shinnstonians have always answered the call of duty to serve in our nation's military; and
     Whereas, Shinnston veterans have served in many capacities in the military including guarding the President of the United States and serving with the original Tuskegee Airmen; and
     Whereas, Shinnston has many decorated veterans who have been the recipients of many military honors including the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the Silver Star and the Congressional Gold Medal; and
     Whereas, Many Shinnston veterans have returned from serving our country to serve their communities as members of the West Virginia House of Delegates, and as mayors and councilmen; and
     Whereas, Shinnston veterans also return from duty to serve the community as volunteers, mentors, philanthropists, coaches and teachers; and
     Whereas, It is fitting to recognize the service and sacrifice of Shinnston veterans by naming this bridge in their honor; therefore, be it
     Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
     That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name the new bridge that will cross West Fork of the Monongahela River at Shinnston the "Veterans 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 "Veterans 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 Commissioner of the Division of Highways.