HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 75

(By Delegate A. Evans, Rowan, R. Romine, Hamilton and Howell)

[Introduced February 20, 2018; Referred to the Committee on Rules]

Requesting the Division of Highways name WV Route 46, from its intersection with County Route 3 to its intersection with County Route 42/3 in Mineral County the “PVT George Howell, Continental Army Memorial Highway”.

Whereas, PVT George Howell was an early settler of Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia). In June 1775, following the outbreak of the American Revolutionary war, the Second Continental Congress formed the Continental Army. The Continental Army was comprised of local militias and troops from throughout the colonies that became the United States of America; and  

Whereas, PVT George Howell joined the Continental Army, which was led by General George Washington. PVT George Howell died while in the service of the United States. His widow was awarded 10 pounds per year; and

Whereas, PVT George Howell’s service in Hampshire County, contributed to the winning of the Revolutionary War and our nation’s freedom; and  

Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate PVT George Howell’s 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 WV Route 46, from its intersection with County Route 3 to its intersection with County Route 42/3 in Mineral County the “PVT George Howell, Continental Army Memorial Highway”; 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 “PVT George Howell, Continental Army Memorial Highway”; 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.