HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 38

(By Delegates Kimble, Marple, Petitto, Riley, Mazzochi, Warner, Jennings, Cooper, Heckert, Chiarelli, and Jeffries)

[Introduced on January 17, 2024 ; Referred to the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure then Rules]

Requesting the Division of Highways name Bridge Number 17-079/00-115.33 (NB-SB) (17A251,17A252), also known as the Quiet Dell Overpass and beginning at 39.22594, -80.29692, located in Clarksburg, WV in Harrison County, the "US Army PFC William Gorman Memorial Bridge."

Whereas, William Gorman, originally from Fairmont, WV, lived a life of distinction worthy of being remembered; and

Whereas, Mr. Gorman, enlisted in the United States Army to serve in World War II; and

Whereas, While serving in the Army, Mr. Gorman was awarded two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and the World War II Victory Medal; and

Whereas, Mr. Gorman was amongst heroes as he served his country fighting in World War II; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name Bridge Number 17-079/00-115.33 (NB-SB) (17A251,17A252), also known as the Quiet Dell Overpass and beginning at 39.22594, -80.29692, located in Clarksburg, WV in Harrison County, the "US Army PFC William Gorman Memorial Bridge"; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to erect signs containing bold and prominent letters identifying the bridge as the " US Army PFC William Gorman Memorial Bridge"; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House forward a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.