HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 49

(By Delegates Marcum H. White, Kicks and Perdue)

Requesting the Division of Highways to name bridge number 30-3/5-14.61 (30A017), locally known as Big Rock Pony Truss, carrying County Route 3/5 over West Fork of Twelvepole Creek in Mingo County, the "Albert and Laura Baisden Memorial Bridge".

            Whereas, Albert Baisden was born April 20th, 1902, and died October 7th, 1997; and

            Whereas, Laura Belle Baisden was born October 13th, 1924, and died October 27th, 2004; and

            Whereas, Albert and Laura Baisden were both members of the Church of Christ and proud members of the United Mine Workers of America; and

            Whereas, Albert Baisden was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Masonic Lodge for fifty-two years; and

            Whereas, Albert Baisden was a widower with five children when he married Laura, February 27th, 1940; and

            Whereas, Together Albert and Laura raised his five children and Laura had eleven more children; and

            Whereas, Albert Baisden has more than two hundred fifty descendants, the majority of whom still reside in the Dingess area; and

            Whereas, Albert Baisden had three generations to graduate in the last class at Lenore High School; and

            Whereas, Both Albert and Laura Baisden worked hard to provide for their family. He worked in coal mines, and she took care of farm animals, house and children; and

            Whereas, Albert was known to be a man of his word who did not back down on his opinions and Laura was known as a humble, loving person who never said a negative word about anyone, and both contributed many hours of public service to their community; and

            Whereas, It is proper that these two citizens be recognized in their community by an enduring memorial; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

            That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 30-3/5-14.61 (30A017), locally known as Big Rock Pony Truss, carrying County Route 3/5 over West Fork of Twelvepole Creek in Mingo County, the "Albert and Laura Baisden 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 containing bold and prominent letters proclaiming the bridge the "Albert and Laura Baisden 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