HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 13

(By Delegate Maynard)

[Introduced February 26, 2021; Referred
to the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure then Rules]

Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 22-037/00-004.35 (22A059), (38.10346, -82.17775) locally known as East Fork Bridge, carrying WV 37 over East Fork in Lincoln County, the “U. S. Army TEC5 Donald “Tiny” Lucas Memorial Bridge”.

Whereas, U. S. Army Technician Fifth Grade Donald “Tiny” Lucas was born on October 16, 1923, and passed away on June 4, 2009; and

Whereas, Technician Lucas served in the United States Army, attained the rank of Technician Fifth Grade, and was honorably discharged on January 28, 1946; and

Whereas, Technician Lucas owned a grocery store in Ranger, and after his death it was determined that over the years he had given thousands of dollars’ worth of food to residents and customers in Ranger; and

Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate Technician Lucas and his contributions to his country, state, and community; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 22-037/00-004.35 (22A059), (38.10346, -82.17775) locally known as East Fork Bridge, carrying WV 37 over East Fork in Lincoln County, the “U. S. Army TEC5 Donald “Tiny” Lucas Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to erect signs containing bold letters identifying the bridge as the “U. S. Army TEC5 Donald “Tiny” Lucas Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

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