HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 40

(By Delegate Duke)

                                 February 8, 2016

Requesting the Division of Highways to name  Bridge Number 02-13-0.81 (02A172) (39.46979, -77.97913), locally known as New North Tennessee Avenue Bridge, carrying County Route 13 over Tuscarora Creek in Berkeley County, be named the "Max G. Parkinson Memorial Bridge".

Whereas, Max G. Parkinson was born in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, on November 30, 1934.  He was the son of the late William Henry Parkinson and Flora Belle White Strine; and

Whereas, Max G. Parkinson served the City of Martinsburg as a City Councilman for Ward 3 for nearly 25 years, and as the Treasurer for 11 years. During this time, he served on a number of committees for the City of Martinsburg, including the Budget and Finance, City Property, Code Enforcement, Personnel, Public Works, Train Station and Utility Committees; and  

Whereas, Max. G. Parkinson was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks Club and Moose Lodge; and

Whereas, Max G. Parkinson was a Realtor and Broker, and was an owner of Baker Parkinson Real Estate. He served on the Eastern Panhandle Board of Realtors; and

Whereas, Max G. Parkinson loved working outdoors to beautify his community by planting trees and shrubs and was responsible for the beautification project at the North Tennessee Avenue entrance to Briarwood; and

Whereas, Max G. Parkinson is survived by his wife of 61 years, Catherine Mickelinc Parkinson; one son, Michael Parkinson and wife, Debbie of Martinsburg; one grandchild, Marissa Parkinson; one brother Ray Strine and wife, Betty; and two sisters, Shirley Alexander and husband, Lynn, Faye Brown and husband, Bill; and

Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate his service to his community; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 02-13-0.81 (02A172) (39.46979, -77.97913), locally known as New North Tennessee Avenue Bridge, carrying County Route 13 over Tuscarora Creek in Berkeley County, the "Max G. Parkinson Memorial Bridge"; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of Highways is hereby requested to erect signs at both ends of the bridge proclaiming it the "Max G. Parkinson 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 to the family of the late Max G. Parkinson.