HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 62

(By Delegate Ashley)




Requesting that bridge number 44-36-29.05 located on Route 36, one fourth mile south of the intersection of Route 36 and Route 119 just south of the city of Spencer, in Roane County, West Virginia, be named the "Lt. Charles O. Hardman and Sgt. Gale Franklin Keen Bridge."

Whereas, Lt. Hardman and Sgt. Keen both served their country and the State of West Virginia in combat during World War II, and
Whereas, Lt. Hardman and Sgt. Keen are both native West Virginians who left their homes and families to defend their country and keep their fellow citizens safe; and
Whereas, Both Lt. Hardman and Sgt. Keen served honorably and were honorably discharged after risking their lives in combat; and
Whereas, Both Lt. Hardman and Sgt. Keen returned to Roane County and raised their families and were productive citizens of the State of West Virginia, that it is only fit and proper to honor them in their home area by naming a bridge in their honor to commemorate their courageous service and as a small token of gratitude for their sacrifices; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 44-36-29.05 located on Route 36, one fourth mile south of the intersection of Route 36 and Route 119 just south of the city of Spencer, in Roane County, West Virginia, the city of Spencer, in Roane County, West Virginia, be named the "Lt. Charles O. Hardman and Sgt. Gale Franklin Keen 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 entryway of said bridge, containing bold and prominent letters proclaiming the bridge to be the "Lt. Charles O. Hardman and Sgt. Gale Franklin Keen Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Spencer, and to the families of Lt. Charles O. Hardman and Sgt. Gale Franklin Keen.