HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7
(By Delegate Michael)
Requesting the Division of Highways to name the bridge at McCauley
in Hardy County, West Virginia, the "John and Freda Rudy
Memorial Bridge."
Whereas, John and Freda Rudy lived a life of joy, nurturing not
only a budding business but also a loving family; and
Whereas, John and Freda Rudy began their career in the grocery
business in 1938, creating a business that would become a vital
part of the community; and
Whereas, Both were named outstanding democrat of the year for
Hardy County, John Rudy in 1987 and Freda Rudy in 1990; and
Whereas, John and Freda owned and operated the store they built
together to unselfishly serve their community for more than
fifty-five years, and
Whereas, After John's death in December, 1995, Freda continued
to live in their store/home until her passing in November, 2004;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
to name the bridge at McCauley in Hardy County, West Virginia, in honor of John and Freda Rudy, devoted parents, grandparents,
friends, merchants and public servants; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested
to have made and placed on the bridge signs identifying it as the
"John and Freda Rudy Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is
hereby directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the
Secretary of the Department of Transportation; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is
hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Rudy
Family.