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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30
(By Senator Ross)

Requesting the Division of Highways name the replacement bridge on Sellers Run Road in Tyler County the "E. Glenn Moore Memorial Bridge".

Whereas, E. Glenn Moore was a lifelong resident of Tyler County who was well-known and loved in the county and the state and who, with his wife, Ruth, raised three children while contributing his time, efforts and money to many worthwhile work, church and community projects; and

Whereas, E. Glenn Moore was President of Local #698 of Union Carbide for many years and worked tirelessly for his union members and their families to better working conditions, wages and benefits; and

Whereas, E. Glenn Moore helped to organize the Long Reach Employees Federal Credit Union and served as its board president for many years; and

Whereas, E. Glenn Moore attended Archer's Chapel, served for 25 years as superintendent of Little Church and was instrumental in the construction of new Sunday school rooms and bathrooms for these churches; and

Whereas, E. Glenn Moore supported the youth of his county and state by organizing the building of a gymnasium in Friendly where kids could play ball, by serving as project leader for the 4-H Club for many years and by encouraging his children, nieces and nephews to obtain their college educations; and

Whereas, E. Glenn Moore and his wife, Ruth, petitioned AT&T to extend toll-free calling in Tyler County to New Martinsville, thus saving money for their neighbors; and

Whereas, E. Glenn Moore and his wife, Ruth, organized the first Heritage and Historical Society in Tyler County and helped negotiate the events which turned the former Tyler County High School into what is now the Tyler County Museum; and

Whereas, It is fitting that this bridge, as requested by his family, friends, coworkers, neighbors and the Tyler County Commission, which is located on a portion of his widow's property be named for this true West Virginia gentleman who touched so many lives and left his mark on the hearts of all who knew him; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways name the replacement bridge on Sellers Run Road in Tyler County the "E. Glenn Moore Memorial Bridge"; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways provide and erect signs at either end of the bridge displaying the name "E. Glenn Moore 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 to the family of E. Glenn Moore.