HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 50
(By Delegates Kominar and H. White)
Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge on U. S.
Route 119 at Miller's Creek, Mingo County, also known as the
North Nolan Bridge, the "Arnold J. Starr Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, Arnold J. Starr was born January 22, 1906, the son
of Minnis and Nancy Marcum Starr; and
Whereas, Arnold J. Starr knew the importance of education.
He attended Morehead State University in Kentucky, Concord
College in Athens, Mercer County, and graduated with a degree in
Early Childhood Education from Marshall University; and
Whereas, Arnold J. Starr was an educator in Mingo County and
served as principal of Naugatuck Grade School and Red Jacket
Junior High School. He also served as coach of the boys'
basketball team; and
Whereas, In the 1940s, Arnold J. Starr purchased and
operated a grocery store in Williamson until he was elected Mingo
County Assessor, a position he held until January 1973. While
serving as Assessor, he also served as President of the West
Virginia County Officials Association and as a member of the West
Virginia Assessors Association; and
Whereas, After leaving public service as an elected
official, Arnold J. Starr continued to serve his community as an
ordained minister. He also served the State of West Virginia in the National Guard where he obtained the rank of 1st Lieutenant.
He was very active in a number of civic-minded organizations as
well; and
Whereas, It is fitting that a lasting tribute be established
to recognize the outstanding dedication and commitment Arnold J.
Starr made to the State of West Virginia as an educator, elected
county official and minister; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of
Highways name the bridge on U. S. Route 119 at Miller's Creek,
Mingo County, also known as the North Nolan Bridge, the "Arnold
J. Starr Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways be requested
to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the
"Arnold J. Starr Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of
the Department of Transportation.