SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25
(By Senator Stollings)
Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 03-1-8.23
(104504) in Ashford, Boone County, the "Willis W. Elkins
Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, Willis W. Elkins served the Ashford and Boone County
community with dedicated leadership and was a lifelong resident
whose family dates back several generations; and
Whereas, Willis W. Elkins was an outstanding organizer and
citizen in the community. He served in the United States Navy
during World War II, earning six combat stars. He returned home
after service to pursue his education and fulfill his career goals
and became a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent,
superintendent, member of the board of education and was a
phenomenal community leader in other aspects. Willis W. Elkins
served the community with distinction; and
Whereas, The citizens and community leaders throughout Boone
County have recognized the works of Willis W. Elkins and believe it
proper to honor the achievements of Willis W. Elkins by naming a
new bridge after him; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name
bridge number 03-1-8.23 (104504) in Ashford, Boone County, the "Willis W. Elkins 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 "Willis W. Elkins Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of
the Department of Transportation and Willis W. Elkins.