SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19
(By Senators Jenkins and Plymale)
Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 06-10-1.38
(2911) on State Route 10 in Salt Rock, West Virginia, the "SGT
Daniel Pesimer Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, Sergeant Daniel Pesimer was born on February 6, 1942,
to Thomas R. Pesimer and Thelma Blair; and
Whereas, Sergeant Daniel Pesimer enlisted with the United
States Marine Corps in 1965 and his tour of duty in South Vietnam
began on May 19, 1966; and
Whereas, Sergeant Daniel Pesimer was killed in Thua Thien,
South Vietnam, in a helicopter crash on March 31, 1968; and
Whereas, Having honorably served in the United States Marine
Corps and having given the ultimate sacrifice for his country, his
state and fellow man, we are compelled to ensure that future
generations are aware of Sergeant Daniel Pesimer's commitment to
the cause of freedom; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name
bridge number 06-10-1.38 (2911) on State Route 10 in Salt Rock,
West Virginia, the "SGT Daniel Pesimer Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested
to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "SGT Daniel Pesimer 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 Secretary of
the Department of Transportation and Sergeant Daniel Pesimer's
family.