SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32
(By Senator Stollings)
Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 03-119-16.72
on U. S. Route 119 in Boone County the "Brian Scott 'Scotty'
Ulbrich Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich was born in West
Virginia and attended Lory Julian Elementary School at Julian, West
Virginia, where he completed elementary education with an "A"
average; and
Whereas, Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich also became a cub scout
earning many medals, the most prestigious of these was his God and
Me and God and Country award, and further became a boy scout; and
Whereas, Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich then entered Madison
Middle School where he maintained an "A/B" grade point average; and
Whereas, During this time, Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich also
became interested in rock climbing and took lessons here in West
Virginia as well as in California and became a very accomplished
climber; and
Whereas, Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich attended Scott High
School where he played tennis and football, ran track, became a
member of the National Honor Society and won many first place
medals in the science and social studies fairs; and
Whereas, Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich was an avid cyclist and started riding dirt bikes at age six and was in many hill climbs.
He went on to race and eventually started riding street bikes; and
Whereas, Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich was a first-degree black
belt in tae kwon do karate and was a certified karate instructor,
a member of the West Virginia karate team, a local, state and
national champion and also held the rank in judo, aikido and iaido;
and
Whereas, Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich then attended Marshall
University, majoring in criminal justice. He became a member of
the cheering squad his freshman year known as the "Marshall
Maniacs" and would participate in various pregame and halftime
shows that involved dressing up as the opposing team's mascot to
get wiped out by another who was dressed in the Marshall green and
white; and
Whereas, Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich felt he needed to defend
our great state and nation and, therefore, enlisted in the United
States Army in 2004, when he was only one semester shy of earning
his undergraduate degree at Marshall University (his B. A. degree
was granted posthumously on Veteran's Day, 2005); and
Whereas, Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich became a cavalry scout
after completing basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky; and
Whereas, Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich was stationed at Fort
Carson, Colorado, as a member of the first platoon of Lightning
Troop, Third Squadron, Third Armored Cavalry Regiment and also decorated as an expert in marksmanship, bayonette and grenades; and
Whereas, Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich's unit was shipped off
to Iraq in March, 2005; and
Whereas, Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich performed many acts of
heroism and bravery under fire to save his fellow men and women in
uniform in Iraq, which included embarking on many missions that
were of a covert nature; and
Whereas, Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich was the recipient of the
Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal and the Army
Commendation Medal; and
Whereas, United States Army Brigadier General P. K. Keen
asserted Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich's attention to detail and
desire to excel were known throughout the Third Armored Cavalry
Regiment and Scotty's unwavering dedication, selfless service,
professionalism and outstanding performance of duty left an
indelible impression on his fellow soldiers and reflected a great
credit upon him, the Third Armored Cavalry Regiment and the United
States Army; and
Whereas, While faithfully executing his duties to his
community, state and nation, Specialist Brian Scott "Scotty"
Ulbrich was killed in action on June 5, 2005, in the farmlands
south of Baghdad by four improvised explosive devices while he was
out of his vehicle securing a portion of a roadway so other United
States troops could make it through safely; and
Whereas, Having honorably served in the United States Army and
given the ultimate sacrifice for his country, his state and fellow
man, we are compelled to ensure that future generations are aware
of Specialist Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich'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 03-119-16.72 on U. S. Route 119 in Boone County the
"Brian Scott 'Scotty' Ulbrich 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
"Brian Scott 'Scotty' Ulbrich 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 family of
Brian Scott "Scotty" Ulbrich and the Secretary of the Department of
Transportation.
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