SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 46

(By Senators D. Hall and Stollings)

Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge, known as Artie Bridge Number 2, 37 degrees 55' 58.13" N. 81 degrees 21' 36.75" W, located in Artie, Raleigh County, the "U. S. Army PFC Shelby Dean Stover Memorial Bridge".

            Whereas, Shelby Dean Stover was born on July 15, 1948, in Ameagle, West Virginia. He served West Virginia and his country as an infantryman in the U. S. Army. He was killed in Vietnam by enemy forces on September 23, 1969, the only member of his community to die in action; and

            Whereas, Shelby Dean Stover represented the best of his community, being a friend to others, a good athlete and most of all willing to serve his country without hesitation; and

            Whereas, It is fitting to honor Shelby Dean Stover for his commitment, dedication and service to his country and to his state, having given the ultimate sacrifice; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge, known as Artie Bridge

Number 2, 37 degrees 55' 58.13" N. 81 degrees 21' 36.75" W, located in Artie, Raleigh County, the "U. S. Army PFC Shelby Dean Stover 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 "U. S. Army PFC Shelby Dean Stover 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, Dennis Williams and the family of U. S. Army Private First Class Shelby Dean Stover.