SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 41

(By Senators Miller and Klempa)

Requesting the Division of Highways to name the bridge located in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, that spans the Muddy Creek River on Route 3, Bridge No. 13-3-0.41, the “Campbell Memorial Bridge”.

    Whereas, James William “Bill” Campbell was born on February 5, 1930, at the Campbell home place on Teaberry Road in Ronceverte, West Virginia. He served in the Korean War as a Corporal from October 18, 1951, to September 30, 1953, and remained in reserve duty after the Korean War showing his dedication to his country; and

    Whereas, James William “Bill” Campbell was a life-long member of the VFW, served the City of Hinton from 1963 to 1970, including a period from 1964-1966 in which he served as Chief of Police. He served the Greenbrier Hotel from 1970 to 1993 as a Security Guard and from 1990 to 1994, Bill Campbell was Vice-Chairman of the Greenbrier County Democrat Committee; and

    Whereas, Corporal James William “Bill” Campbell passed away on November 16, 2010, and his service and commitment to his country and community should not go unnoticed and it is a fitting remembrance and tribute to name a bridge in his honor; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name the bridge located in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, that spans the Muddy Creek River on Route 3, Bridge No. 13-3-0.41, the “Campbell 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 “Campbell Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the surviving Campbell family members and the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.