HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13

(By Delegate R. Phillips, Moffatt, Eldridge and Marcums)

Requesting the Division of Highways to name bridge number 23-44-4.86 (23A105), locally known as Crystal Block Concrete Bridge, carrying WV44 over Island Creek in Logan County, the "MSgt Johnny Baxter Clark and MSgt Carl Richard (Dick) Clark Memorial Bridge."

            Whereas, Johnny Baxter Clark and Carl Richard (Dick) Clark, were sons of Carl Aubrey Clark and Garnette Louise Rice Clark, of Logan County; and

            Whereas, Both brothers attended Pine Creek, Switzer, Omar and Logan High School; and

            Whereas, The brothers had a sister, Rheba Jayne Clarke Browning; and

            Whereas, Both brothers have been recognized for distinguished service with the United States Air Force, each having reached the rank of Master Sergeant; and

            Whereas, Johnny Baxter Clark was born August 5, 1934, in Naugatuck, West Virginia, and died April 2, 2004, in Colorado; and

            Whereas, Master Sergeant Johnny Baxter Clark served one tour of duty in Vietnam and two tours in Thailand; and

            Whereas, Johnny Baxter Clark was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Oakleaf Cluster, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with One Oakleaf Cluster, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one Silverleaf and One Oakleaf Cluster, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with One Silverleaf Cluster, and NCOAG Ribbon; and

            Whereas, Master Sergeant Johnny Baxter Clark, at the time of retirement from the Air Force, was cited for loyal and dedicated performance with the 37th Equipment Maintenance Squadron; and

            Whereas, Carl Richard (Dick) Clark was born July 21, 1938 in Delbarton, West Virginia, and died May 22, 2013, in Florida; and

            Whereas, Carl Richard (Dick) Clark served as an aircraft maintenance technician in Vietnam and was retired from the Air Force November 30, 1978 after serving more than twenty-one years; and

            Whereas, It is fitting and proper that the military service to country of these brothers be recognized by a memorial in their home community; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

            That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 23-44-4.86 (23A105), locally known as Crystal Block Concrete Bridge, carrying WV44 over Island Creek in Logan County, the "MSgt Johnny Baxter Clark and MSgt Carl Richard (Dick) Clark Memorial Bridge"; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of Highways is hereby requested to erect signs at both ends of the bridge containing bold and prominent letters proclaiming the bridge the "MSgt Johnny Baxter Clark and MSgt Carl Richard (Dick) Clark Memorial 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.