HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6
(By Delegate Talbott)
Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge number
51-20-20.27 (4114) on Route 20 in Webster Springs, Webster
County, the "Kenny Ray Hamrick Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, Kenny Ray Hamrick, a life-long resident of Webster
Springs, operated several successful businesses, including
Hamrick's Texaco and Restaurant, and served as a city councilman 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 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, It is fitting that this bridge be named for Kenny Ray
Hamrick to honor his generosity and compassion; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
to name bridge number 51-20-20.27 (4114) on Route 20 in Webster Springs, Webster County, the "Kenny Ray Hamrick Memorial Bridge";
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested
to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the
"Kenny Ray Hamrick Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House is hereby
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of
the Department of Transportation and Kenny Ray Hamrick's son, Kevin
R. Hamrick.
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