SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11
(By Senators Boley, Deem, Smith, Facemyer, Ross and Sharpe)
Requesting the Division of Highways name the new bridge on Route 5
near Elizabeth, Wirt County, the "World War II Veterans
Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, Per capita, more of West Virginia's sons and
daughters have served in the military than any other state in the
nation; and
Whereas, Recognition of those who served and paid the ultimate
price for freedom during World War II serves as a reminder to
future generations of the strength of our nation in times of war;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
name the bridge on Route 5 near Elizabeth, Wirt County, the "World
War II Veterans Memorial Bridge" as a lasting tribute to those who
served our nation with pride and distinction during World War II;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested
to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the
"World War II Veterans 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.