HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 81
(By Delegates Yost and Ennis)
Naming the bridge which traverses Buffalo Creek on State Route 2 at
the southern entrance to Wellsburg in Brooke County, the "John
G. Chernenko Bridge".
Whereas, John G. Chernenko, served this State with honor and
distinction as a State Senator, being elected to that position of
high honor and trust on three separate occasions, in 1982, 1986 and
1990; and
Whereas, Before serving this State as a State Senator, John G.
Chernenko selflessly served this Country with great courage, going
above and beyond the call of duty as a soldier in the United States
Army during World War II, enduring great hardship and sacrifice as
a prisoner of war, and being awarded the Purple Heart with cluster,
and Bronze Star (five campaigns) as the result of the heroism he
exhibited on the field of battle; and
Whereas, In 1961 he continued his service to his country as he
was appointed by President John F. Kennedy to be the United States
Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia, a position to
which he was reappointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 and
in which he served until 1969; and
Whereas, As a State Senator, Senator Chernenko served as
Majority Whip, Chairman of the Labor Committee, and member of the
Energy, Industry and Mining, Finance, Government Organization,
Health and Human Resources, Military, and Select Committee on
Redistricting; and
Whereas, As a small token of this Legislative Body's immense
and genuine appreciation for Mr. Chernenko's service, dedication
and courage, as a Soldier, Legislator and Leader, it is desired
that the bridge traversing Buffalo Creek at the southerly entrance
to Mr. Chernenko's beloved Wellsburg in Brooke County, be named the
"John G. Chernenko Bridge"; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name the
bridge which traverses Buffalo Creek on State Route 2 at the
southern entrance to Wellsburg in Brooke County, the "John G.
Chernenko Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby
requested to cause to be fabricated signs, to be posted at both
ends of the above-designated bridge, with words, printed in bold
and prominent fashion, proclaiming the "John G. Chernenko Bridge";
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is
hereby requested to provide a certified copy of this Resolution to
John G. Chernenko, in care of Marc B. Chernenko, 170 Sycamore Street, Wellsburg, West Virginia 26070 and to send a copy to the
commissioner of highways.
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