HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 80

(By Delegate Ashley)

Requesting the Division of Highways to name bridge number 18-21-0.31 (18A249), locally known as the Fisher Chapel Bridge, crossing Pocatalico Creek near Sissonville in Jackson County, West Virginia the "Army SSG Landon Clair Ray and Army SPC4 Garry Dwight Haynes Memorial Bridge".

            Whereas, Landon Clair Ray was born July 21, 1936, at Kenna, West Virginia, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ray of Kenna; and

            Whereas, Landon C. Ray graduated from Sissonville High School and was a member of the Pleasant View Church near Kenna; and

            Whereas, Staff Sergeant Landon C. Ray served ten years in the United States Army and was a military policeman with Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, 25^th Infantry Division; and

            Whereas, Staff Sergeant Landon C. Ray died February 3, 1967, as a result of wounds received from sniper fire in combat during his second tour of duty in Tay Ninh Province, South Viet Nam; and

            Whereas, At his death, Staff Sergeant Landon C. Ray was survived by his parents, brothers Raymond and Joe of Sissonville and sisters, Juanita and Vallie, both at home; and

            Whereas, Garry Dwight Haynes was born August 24, 1945, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Haynes of Romance, Jackson County, West Virginia and was a graduate of Ripley High School; and

            Whereas, Army Specialist 4^th Class Garry D. Haynes entered the army in December of 1967 and deployed to Vietnam where he was wounded a few months later and spent a month in the hospital before going back into action; and

            Whereas, Specialist 4^th Class Garry D. Haynes died December 9^th, 1968, as a result of wounds received while on combat operations in Kien Hoa Province, South Vietnam, when he was engaged in a fire fight with hostile forces; and

            Whereas, At his death, Specialist 4^th Class Garry D. Haynes was survived by his parents, five brothers and three sisters; and

            Whereas, It is fitting that a proper memorial be established for these two young men who gave their lives in service to their country; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

            That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 18-21-0.31 (18A249), locally known as the Fisher Chapel Bridge, crossing Pocatalico Creek near Sissonville, West Virginia the "Army SSG Landon Clair Ray and Army SPC4 Garry Dwight Haynes 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 "Army SSG Landon Clair Ray and Army SPC4 Garry Dwight Haynes 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.