COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28(By Delegates Marcum, White, R. Phillips,

                   Moore and Raines)

Requesting the Division of Highways to name bridge number 30-49-0.01 (30A056) on Route 49 in Mingo County, the "William S. (Bill) Croaff Memorial Bridge".

    Whereas, Mr. Croaff was born in Pikeville, Kentucky; and

    Whereas, Mr. Croaff enlisted in the United States Army on April 25, 1919 in Columbus, Ohio; and

    Whereas, Mr. Croaff was honorably discharged on April 25, 1922, after serving in the A. F. & G. from June 3, 1919 to October 25, 1921, 7st Div. T. A. A. E. F.; and

    Whereas, Mr. Croaff was married to Ocie Croaff and raised eight children, William “Billy” Croaff, Jr., Virginia Hall, Myrtle Croaff, Ruth Murphy, Nell Hayes, Joyce Ratliff, Larry Croaff and Howard Eddie Croaff; and

    Whereas, Mr. Croaff lived in Edgarton before passing away; and

    Whereas, It is fitting to honor William S. (Bill) Croaff for his commitment, dedication and service to his country and his state; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 30-49-0.01 (30A056) on Route 49 in Mingo County, the "William S. (Bill) Croaff Memorial Bridge"; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "William S. (Bill) Croaff Memorial Bridge"; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and the family of William S. (Bill) Croaff.