HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 49

(By Delegates R. Phillips, Butcher, Stowers and Rodighiero)

Requesting that bridge number 23-10/4-0.01 over the Guyandotte River on new Route 10 at Rita in Logan County, West Virginia be named the “Veterans Memorial Bridge.”

    Whereas, The veterans of this state have committed themselves to faithful and dedicated service in the various branches of the United States Military, including the Army, Army Air Corps, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, National Guard, United States Reserve Components, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines with honor and distinction; and

    Whereas, The war veterans of West Virginia have participated in America’s wars and stand ready to serve their state and country in the future; and

    Whereas, The service of these brave men and women exemplifies the courage and bravery of West Virginians in time of war and this service and sacrifice should not go unnoticed; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 23-10/4-0.01 over the Guyandotte River on new Route 10 at Rita in Logan County, West Virginia the “Veterans 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 entryway of the bridge, containing bold and prominent letters proclaiming the bridge to be named the “Veterans Memorial 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 and the veteran’s organizations of West Virginia.