SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 5
(By Senators Sharpe, Ross, Minard, Caldwell, Facemyer, White,
Oliverio, Hunter, Love and Unger)
Requesting the Division of Highways name the new bridge near
Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, the "Homer Bennett Bridge".
Whereas, Homer Bennett is a native of Lewis County who served
his nation with pride and distinction during World War II as a
sergeant in the United States Army; and
Whereas, Homer Bennett is a prominent businessman and
President of Bennett's Home, Auto and Furniture Center in Weston
and he has served his community in numerous positions, including
Past President, Lewis County Chamber of Commerce; Past President,
Weston Lions Club; Past President, Lewis County Shrine Club;
Member, Board of Directors of Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital;
Member, Board of Directors of Citizens Bank of Weston; and Radio
voice of the Lewis County Minutemen, 1973-1980; and
Whereas, The dedication and commitment of Homer Bennett to the
citizens of Lewis County earned him the Governor's Outstanding West
Virginian Award and the Spirit of Freedom Award in 1983; the West
Virginia Home Furnishings Retailer of the Year, 1987; and the Lewis
County Spirit Award in 2001; and
Whereas, It is fitting that the new bridge near Jackson's
Mill, Lewis County, be named the "Homer Bennett Bridge" as a lasting symbol of appreciation to a man who has dedicated so much
to his community; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
name the new bridge near Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, the "Homer
Bennett Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested
to have made and be placed signs identifying the new bridge near
Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, the "Homer Bennett 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.