Committee Substitute

for

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 8

(By Delegates Mazzocchi and Bridges)

[Originating in the Committee on Energy and Public Works; Reported on March 10, 2025]

Requesting the Division of Highways name Bridge Number: 23-009/01-000.12  () (23A027), (37.83239, -82.03453) locally known as WHITMAN CREEK BOX BEAM, carrying CR 009/01 over COPPERAS MINE FORK in Logan County the "U.S. Army PFC Lester E. Maynard Memorial Bridge."

Whereas, Lester Eugene Maynard lived a life worthy of remembrance; and

Whereas, Mr. Maynard was born October 12, 1947, in Logan, WV in Logan County; and

Whereas, Mr. Maynard answered his nation's call and served in the Vietnam War; and

Whereas, PFC Maynard was part of Company C, 2^nd Battalion, 3^rd Infantry of the 199^th Infantry Brigade (light) and saw extensive combat during his service; and

Whereas, During a particularly intense bout of combat during the 1968 Tet Offensive, PFC Maynard disregarded his own safety and, under heavy gunfire, provided cover so that his platoon could retreat to a safe location; and

Whereas, PFC Maynard was wounded during this heroic defense of his brothers in arms and ultimately succumbed to his injuries on February 12, 1968;

Whereas, PFC Maynard was awarded a Purple Heart, an Army Valorous Unit Award, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Ribbon, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Division of Highways name Bridge Number: 23-009/01-000.12  () (23A027), (37.83239, -82.03453) locally known as WHITMAN CREEK BOX BEAM, carrying CR 009/01 over COPPERAS MINE FORK in Logan County the "U.S. Army PFC Lester E. Maynard Memorial Bridge," and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "U.S. Army PFC Lester E. Maynard Memorial Bridge"; and, be it

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