SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18

(By Senators Prezioso and Minard)


Requesting the Division of Highways name the new bridge on state Route 73, between Fairmont and Boothsville in Marion County, the "Andrew G. and Carmen L. Hauge Bridge".

Whereas, Andrew G. Hauge, a resident of Fairmont, Marion County, and a graduate of Ohio State University, enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1941; and
Whereas, While serving in the 51st Fighter Squadron in India during World War II, Andrew G. Hauge met a nurse named Carmen Larson who was serving in the 20th General Military Hospital and who had previously worked as a surgical nurse at Mayo Clinic. He and Carmen were eventually married. After the war, Andrew G. and Carmen L. Hauge returned to Fairmont, West Virginia, to family- owned property on Route 73 and the family business, Hauge's Florist and Greenhouse in Fairmont; and
Whereas, Andrew G. Hauge was instrumental in establishing the Tri-County Water Association to help provide clean water to the residents along Route 73. He served as a member and President of the Marion County School Board. He also led an effort to form the Grant Public Service District to provide a sewage system for Boothville and the surrounding area; and
Whereas, Andrew G. and Carmen L. Hauge have set an example of the highest ideals of family, community service and commitment to our nation; and
Whereas, It is fitting that the bridge near their home be named in honor of these two outstanding West Virginians; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways name the new bridge on state Route 73, between Fairmont and Boothsville in Marion County, the "Andrew G. and Carmen L. Hauge Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways have made and place signs designating the bridge as the "Andrew G. and Carman L. Hauge 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.