COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE

FOR

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8

(By Senators Cann, Stollings, Plymale and Wells)

[Originating in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure]

Requesting the Division of Highways to name bridge number S317-270-0.73 on Route 270 in West Milford, Harrison County, West Virginia, the “USMC Cpl. Gene William Somers, Jr., Memorial Bridge”.

Whereas, Corporal Gene William Somers, Jr., was born on July 27, 1948, in Harrison County, West Virginia, the son of Alice Marie Peet-Somers and the late Gene William Somers of West Milford, West Virginia; and

Whereas, Corporal Gene William Somers, Jr., attended Unidis and South Harrison High Schools in Harrison County; and

Whereas, Corporal Gene William Somers, Jr., enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on September 18, 1967, and began his tour of duty in Vietnam on February 6, 1968, as a member of the 1st Marine Division, Fleet Marine Forces; and

Whereas, Corporal Gene William Somers, Jr., was one of three brothers and two sisters of which brother Todd also served in the United States Marine Corps; and

Whereas, Corporal Gene William Somers, Jr., was killed on March 19, 1969, by hostile fire in the Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam; and

Whereas, Corporal Gene William Somers, Jr., gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country and it is fitting and proper that he be remembered and acknowledged for his courageous action and service; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number S317-270-0.73 on Route 270 in West Milford, Harrison County, West Virginia, the “USMC Cpl. Gene William Somers, Jr., Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the “USMC Cpl. Gene William Somers, Jr., Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.