SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 401
(By Senators Unger, Facemyer, Fanning, Jenkins, Love, McKenzie
and White )
[Originating in the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure]
Requesting the Division of Highways name the portion of W. Va.
Route 16 between Glen Jean and Oak Hill, Fayette County, the
"Hank Williams, Sr., Memorial Road".
Whereas,
Hank Williams, Sr., traveled the portion of W. Va.
Route 16 between Glen Jean and Oak Hill, Fayette County, shortly
before his death near Oak Hill on the night of December 31, 1952;
and
Whereas, The haunting melodies created by Hank Williams, Sr.,
have touched the souls of so many throughout the United States; and
Whereas, The contributions of Hank Williams, Sr., have helped
propel country music into the billion-dollar industry it is today;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
name the portion of W. Va. Route 16 between Glen Jean and Oak Hill,
Fayette County, the "Hank Williams, Sr., Memorial Road"; 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 the Governor.