HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 13

(By Delegates Phillips, Maynard, Miller, R., Eldridge and Marcum)

[Introduced January 16, 2018; Referred
to the Committee on Roads and Transportation then to Rules]

Requesting the Division of Highways to name that portion of West Virginia Route 10 between Man and Logan, the “U. S. Army SGM Bill E. Jeffrey Memorial Road”.

Whereas, Sergeant Major Jeffrey was born in Logan County on May 5, 1941; and

Whereas, Sergeant Major Jeffrey was inducted into the United States Army on November 6, 1959, and retired on the effective date of August 31, 1988; and

Whereas, Sergeant Major Jeffrey entered the United States Army Special Operations Command as the G4 Chief of Logistics serving their mission around the world for thirteen years. He also served two tours of duty in Vietnam; and

Whereas, Sergeant Major Jeffrey was awarded the Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster; Bronze Star Medal with letter "V" device; Meritorious Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster; Army Commendation Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster; Good Conduct Medal, 8th award; National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral four; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device (1960); and Marksman Badge with Carbine Bar with Rifle Bar; and

Whereas, Sergeant Major Jeffrey had many outside interests and was a world-famous softball pitcher, coach and organizer. He had a sports stadium named after him in Amsterdam, Holland. The “Bill Jeffrey Softball Tournament” was held there during the 1980s. The United States Ambassador attended many of the games and congratulated Sergeant Major Jeffrey on the goodwill that games brought to the United States; and

Whereas, After his retirement from the service, Sergeant Major Jeffrey was instrumental in his housing development, Carolina Lakes, that includes 1,650 homes and more than 33 miles of roads. He served in many positions on the Housing Development Board, including chairman. This is just one indication of his ability to work with people in a diplomatic manner; and

Whereas, The world is a better place because of Sergeant Major Bill E. Jeffrey; and

Whereas, Sergeant Major Jeffrey passed away on April 4, 2015, and was survived by his wife, Robin Jeffrey, and a multitude of family and friends who will never forget him; and

Whereas, It is fitting and proper that Sergeant Major Jeffrey have this road named after him in recognition and gratitude for his service to his country and state and his many outstanding accomplishments; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Division of Highways name that portion of West Virginia Route 10 between Man and Logan, the “U. S. Army SGM Bill E. Jeffrey Memorial Road”; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to erect signs at both ends of that portion of West Virginia Route 10 between Man and Logan, the “U. S. Army SGM Bill E. Jeffrey Memorial Road”; and, be it

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