HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 42
(By Delegates Craig, C. Miller and Morgan)
Providing for the renaming of Fairgrounds Road located in Cabell
County "Bill Blenko Drive".
Whereas, William Blenko, a West Virginian, was born in
Lanchester, Ohio, on May 24th, 1921; and
Whereas, The Blenko Glass Company is a vital part for both the
Milton area and the State of West Virginia; and
Whereas, Mr. Blenko has worked tirelessly promoting the Blenko
Glass Company and Milton, West Virginia. The fans and supporters
of Blenko Glass Company wish to express their fondness and
appreciation of Mr. William H. Blenko Jr.; and
Whereas, William Blenko took over the helm of Blenko Glass
after his father William H. Blenko Sr. passed away in 1969. Hard
work and fair deals were the ethos of Mr. Blenko, learned not only
from his father, but his grandfather as well. He steered his
company from uncertainty to stability and success. Today, he is
leading the company into this new millennium with the same
determination that has made Blenko Glass the leading business in
Milton, West Virginia, since 1921; and
Whereas, When so many factories closed and moved to other locales, Mr. Blenko held firm in his belief that Blenko Glass would
not be Blenko Glass anywhere but in Milton, West Virginia. His
devotion to Milton and its people has created a symbiotic
relationship between factory and township; and
Whereas, Even today Mr. Blenko continues helping his beloved
Milton, West Virginia. Ever mindful of possibilities Mr. Blenko
has tied any company cooperation with collectors with this most
important point: Fans and collectors of the famous Blenko Glass
must come to Milton, West Virginia, for their annual convention;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to rename
Fairgrounds Road located in Cabell County "Bill Blenko Drive"; and,
be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the
Department of Transportation and the family of William H. Blenko.