HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 54

(By Delegates Schoen, Andes, Paxton and Martin)




Requesting the Division of Highways to name bridge number 40-33- 5.92 (2151.0), also known as the Old Scary Railroad Overpass, located at or near mile post 5.92 on Route 33 in Putnam County, West Virginia, the "PFC Michael J. Slater Memorial Bridge."

Whereas, Private First Class Michael J. Slater was a kind and generous citizen who was born and raised in Scott Depot, West Virginia; and
Whereas, Private First Class Michael J. Slater served God, loved his family, always wanted to help people and always had a smile on his face; and
Whereas, Private First Class Michael J. Slater answered the call of duty and faithfully, courageously and heroically served his country in the United States Army as an 88M truck driver with Alpha Company, 407th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division in Iraq; and
Whereas, Private First Class Michael J. Slater distinguished himself by receiving the Bronze Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, Parachutist Badge and the Weapons Qualification Badge; and
Whereas, Private First Class Michael J. Slater bravely gave his life in Iraq when the load carried on his vehicle shifted, causing the vehicle to roll over; and
Whereas, It is appropriate to bestow a lasting memorial and tribute to honor this heroic young soldier who courageously and dutifully served his country and fellow citizens; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 40-33-5.92 (2151.0), also known as the Old Scary Railroad Overpass, located at or near mile post 5.92 on Route 33 in Putnam County, West Virginia, the "PFC Michael J. Slater Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of Highways is hereby requested to cause to be fabricated signs to be erected at each entrance of the bridge containing in prominent lettering, "The PFC Michael J. Slater Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward certified copies of this resolution to Michael J. Slater's surviving parents, Chuck and Patricia Pauley Slater, who reside in Scott Depot, West Virginia, to the Secretary of Transportation and to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.