SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 9

(By Senators Ojeda and Stollings)

[Introduced February 13, 2017]

Requesting the Division of Highways to name a one-mile stretch of County Route 9/1, beginning at 20 Whitman Church and up Whitman Creek one mile in Logan County, “Ingram’s Way”.

Whereas, James and John Ingram of Logan County have the following accomplishments in the world of competitive archery:  James Ingram – 2004 World Champion; 2004 World Record Holder of Highest Archery Score in competition; placed in the top ten of the greatest archery competitors in the World Championships on three separate occasions; and 10 State Championships – Louisiana (3 times), Arkansas (3 times), Missouri (2 times) and Texas and Tennessee.  John Ingram – Air Force veteran; 2012 ASA 8th Place in World Championships; 2012 Central Arkansas Bow Hunter Shooter of the Year; 2012 Hoys State Champion; 2012 IAS Shooter of the Year; 2010 Hoyt State Champion; 2010 IAS Shooter of the Year; 2010 Arkansas 2nd Place ASA State Championship; 2005 T. H. E. 2nd Place World Championship; 1999 Missouri Red Head Indoor Pop Up State Champion; and 1999 ASAA State Champion; and

Whereas, Their archery accomplishments and contributions to their county and state should not go unnoticed; and

Whereas, Naming that stretch of road in Logan County, “Ingram’s Way” is an appropriate recognition of their contributions and accomplishments; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name a one-mile stretch of County Route 9/1, beginning at 20 Whitman Church and up Whitman Creek one mile in Logan County, “Ingram’s Way”; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of Highways is requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the road as, “Ingram’s Way”; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.