HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 54
(By Delegates Schoen, Andes, Paxton and Martin)
Requesting the Division of Highways to name bridge number 40-33-
5.92 (2151.0), also known as the Old Scary Railroad Overpass,
located at or near mile post 5.92 on Route 33 in Putnam
County, West Virginia, the "PFC Michael J. Slater Memorial
Bridge."
Whereas, Private First Class Michael J. Slater was a kind and
generous citizen who was born and raised in Scott Depot, West
Virginia; and
Whereas, Private First Class Michael J. Slater served God,
loved his family, always wanted to help people and always had a
smile on his face; and
Whereas, Private First Class Michael J. Slater answered the
call of duty and faithfully, courageously and heroically served his
country in the United States Army as an 88M truck driver with Alpha
Company, 407
th Brigade Support Battalion, 2
nd Brigade Combat Team,
82
nd Airborne Division in Iraq; and
Whereas, Private First Class Michael J. Slater distinguished
himself by receiving the Bronze Service Medal, Army Commendation
Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army
Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, Parachutist Badge and the Weapons
Qualification Badge; and
Whereas, Private First Class Michael J. Slater bravely gave his
life in Iraq when the load carried on his vehicle shifted, causing
the vehicle to roll over; and
Whereas, It is appropriate to bestow a lasting memorial and
tribute to honor this heroic young soldier who courageously and
dutifully served his country and fellow citizens; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name
bridge number 40-33-5.92 (2151.0), also known as the Old Scary
Railroad Overpass, located at or near mile post 5.92 on Route 33 in
Putnam County, West Virginia, the "PFC Michael J. Slater 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 entrance of the bridge containing in prominent
lettering, "The PFC Michael J. Slater Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
forward certified copies of this resolution to Michael J. Slater's
surviving parents, Chuck and Patricia Pauley Slater, who reside in
Scott Depot, West Virginia, to the Secretary of Transportation and
to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.