SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 47

(By Senators Grady, Jeffries, and Lindsay)

[Introduced February 16, 2022]

Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 18-077/00-145.78 (NB-SB) (18A172), locally known as Sandy Creek NB-SB Bridges, carrying I-77 over Sandy Creek in Jackson County, the “Fire Chief Lee Thomas Memorial Bridge”.

Whereas, Fire Chief Lee Thomas was born on November 4, 1933, in Sandyville, West Virginia, and passed away on December 7, 2016; and

Whereas, Fire Chief Lee Thomas was inducted into the United States Army on November 18, 1955, attained the rank of Specialist 4, and was honorably discharged on October 31, 1961; and

Whereas, Fire Chief Lee Thomas was a charter member of the Sandyville Volunteer Fire Department where he served for 48 years, 25 of which were as chief; and

Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate Fire Chief Lee Thomas and his contributions to our country, state, and community; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 18-077/00-145.78 (NB-SB) (18A172), locally known as Sandy Creek NB-SB Bridges, carrying I-77 over Sandy Creek in Jackson County, the “Fire Chief Lee Thomas Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to erect signs containing bold lettering identifying the bridge as the “Fire Chief Lee Thomas Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

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