HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 64

(By Delegates Forsht, Bruce, Conley, Hardy, Horst, Householder, Kessinger, Longanacre, Mallow, Miller, Reed and Zatezalo)

[Introduced March 22, 2021]

Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number: 02-032/00-001.22 () (02A152), (39.40678, -78.02421) locally known as TABLERS STATION OVERPASS, carrying CR 32 over I 81 (X) in Berkeley county, the “Deputy CPL Scott D. Myers Memorial Bridge”.

Whereas, Scott Douglas Myers was born on September 13, 1961, in Martinsburg WV, the second of six children of Cecil A. Myers and Virginia Ann Myers (Willen). Growing up, Scott lived his life in the area of Poor House Road in Martinsburg and attended Musselman High school; and

Whereas, Scott D. Myers met his wife Penny D. Myers (Brining) on May 16, 1987 and they married May 16, 1997; and

Whereas, Scott D. Myers was enlisted in the military with the 157th Army National Guard (Jan. 1981-Jan.1987); and

Whereas, Scott D. Myers had his own business called S&D plumbing (1990-1995), was an employee of Roach Oil Company from 1995 until 2002 when he became a deputy sheriff for the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Dept. in Martinsburg WV; and

Whereas, Deputy CPL Scott D. Myers during his years with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department was promoted to Deputy CPL; however, he unfortunately had to medically retire due to being diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and underwent surgery in 2013, ending his career; and

Whereas, Deputy CPL Scott D. Myers was a very notable and respected man within the community of Berkeley County. He volunteered with the South Berkeley Fire Department and the Berkeley County Deputy Reserves as a K-9 Handler; and

Whereas, Many children in Berkeley County were very well influenced by Deputy CPL Scott D. Myers as well. He was a role model and a mentor to many as a coach and referee, and for several years, coached baseball in Berkeley County Little League as well as Martinsburg Girls Softball; and

Whereas, Deputy CPL Scott D. Myers served on the Berkeley County Civil Service Commission; he also was a Republican candidate for Berkeley County Sheriff in 2012 as well as a candidate for the Martinsburg City Council in 2020 and remained on the ballot even after his passing; and

Whereas, Deputy CPL Scott D. Myers was a notable deputy; he was recognized by the M.A.D.D organization for his outstanding ability to remove drunk drivers off the road; as a deputy reserve,  Deputy CPL Scott D. Myers has found many missing persons, from the Appalachian trail up to Sleepy Creek; and

Whereas, Deputy CPL Scott D. Myers passed away, due to cancer, at his home on July 7 2020, surrounded by all of his loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Penny (Brining) Myers; one daughter, Erin J. Myers; two sons, Corey Gano and wife, Cindy, and James Gano; grandchildren, Jaidyn, Carmyn, Logan, Claire and J.G.; two brothers, Jeff Myers, and Dwayne Myers and wife, Brittany; three sisters, Mary Myers, Lisa Dawson, and Sandy Hess and husband, David; and numerous nieces and nephews; and

Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate the life of Deputy CPL Scott D. Myers and his contributions to our state and country; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number: 02-032/00-001.22 () (02A152), (39.40678, -78.02421) locally known as TABLERS STATION OVERPASS, carrying CR 32 over I 81 (X) in Berkeley county, the “Deputy CPL Scott D. Myers Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the “Deputy CPL Scott D. Myers Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House forward a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.