HOUSE CONCURRENT resolution 60

(By Delegates Dittman, Mazzocchi, Moore, and Rohrbach)

[Introduced January 31, 2024; Referred

 to the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure then Rules]

Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge over Copen Run in front of Providence Baptist Church on Arnett Road, approximately 170 feet from the intersection of Arnett Road and Copen Road on WV 2/4, in Braxton County, the "Terra Dawn Lewis Memorial Bridge".

Whereas, Terra Dawn Lewis was born in Weston, Braxton County on February 6, 1982; and

Whereas, Terra Dawn Lewis was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt, and a woman who loved children and dedicated her life to her family of one biological child, three adopted children, and over 20 foster care placements; and

Whereas, Terra Dawn Lewis was beloved in her community and was stricken down with complications from Covid-19 too early in life; and

Whereas, Terra Dawn Lewis died November 8, 2021, leaving a husband, Joey Lewis and four children, Miranda, Carlyle, Kendrick, and Harrison Lewis and Desiree Thomas; and

Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate Terra Dawn Lewis and her contributions to her community, her love of family and children; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name the bridge over Copen Run in front of Providence Baptist Church on Arnett Road, approximately 170 feet from the intersection of Arnett Road and Copen Road on WV 2/4, in Braxton County, the "Terra Dawn Lewis 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 “Terra Dawn Lewis 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.