HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16
(By Delegates Barker, Butcher, Eldridge and Stowers)
Requesting the bridge crossing the Big Coal River at Ashford in
Boone County, West Virginia, specifically bridge number 03-1-
8.23(104504), be named the "Willis W. Elkins Memorial Bridge."
Whereas, Willis W. Elkins served the Ashford and Boone County
community with dedicated leadership and has been a lifelong
resident whose family dates back several generations; and
Whereas, Willis W. Elkins was an outstanding organizer and
citizen in the community, serving in the United States Navy during
World War II when he earned six combat stars. He returned home
after service to pursue his education and fulfill his career goals
and became a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent,
superintendent, member of the board of education and was a
phenomenal community leader in other aspects. Willis W. Elkins
served the community with distinction; and
Whereas, The citizens and community leaders throughout Boone
County have recognized the works of Willis W. Elkins and believe it
proper to honor the achievements of Willis W. Elkins by naming a
new bridge after him; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name
bridge number 03-1-8.23(104504) crossing the Big Coal River at
Ashford in Boone County, West Virginia, 00.1 miles east of the
junction with County Road 12 over the right fork of Holly River,
the "Willis W. Elkins Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of
Highways is hereby requested to cause to be fabricated signs to be
erected at each entryway of the bridge, containing bold and
prominent letters proclaiming the bridge to be named the "Willis W.
Elkins Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of
the Division of Highways and the family of Willis W. Elkins.
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