HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 41
(By Delegate Talbott)
Requesting the Division of Highways to name the bridge on Route 20
in the Town of Webster Springs the "Kenny Ray Hamrick Memorial
Bridge."
Whereas, Kenny Ray Hamrick was a life-long resident of Webster
Springs who operated several successful businesses there, including
Hamrick's Texaco and Restaurant. Mr. Hamrick also served as a city
councilman in Webster Springs as well; and
Whereas, Kenny Ray Hamrick served his country faithfully and
courageously in World War II - earning two purple hearts and two
bronze stars for uncommon and exceptional acts of valor; and
Whereas, Kenny Ray Hamrick was a good, generous and charitable
citizen of Webster Springs, frequently offering people who were
down on their luck free meals at his restaurant while extending
them credit for gasoline at his filling station; and
Whereas, In accordance with the foregoing, the members of this
Legislature hereby find that a fitting and appropriate gesture is
to bestow a lasting memorial and tribute to honor this brave,
compassionate and patriotic native son, who went well above and
beyond the call of duty to serve his country - as well as his fellow citizens of Webster Springs; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name
bridge on Route 20 in the Town of Webster Springs as "The Kenny Ray
Hamrick 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
read in prominent lettering "The Kenny Ray Hamrick Memorial Bridge"
which signs shall be erected at each entrance of the bridge; and,
be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
forward a certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Hamrick's
surviving son, Kevin R. Hamrick who resides in Webster Springs and
to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.
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