SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 41
(By Senators Stollings and Tomblin, Mr. President)
Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 22-119-
7.99(3179) on Route 119 in Lincoln County the "Sergeant James
Allen May Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, James A. May was a native of Sod, Lincoln County; and
Whereas, James A. May was a veteran of the United States
Marine Corps and fought valiantly in the Vietnam War; and
Whereas, James A. May was awarded the Silver Star Medal for
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy
in the Republic of Vietnam; and
Whereas, James A. May was also awarded two Purple Hearts for
wounds received while exhibiting extraordinary courage and selfless
disregard for his own welfare; and
Whereas, James A. May personified the Marine's adage that
"Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue"; and
Whereas, It is fitting to honor James A. May for his service
to his state and country by naming bridge number 22-119-7.99(3179)
on Route 119 in Lincoln County the "Sergeant James Allen May
Memorial Bridge"; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name
bridge number 22-119-7.99(3179) on Route 119 in Lincoln County the "Sergeant James Allen May Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested
to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the
"Sergeant James Allen May Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of
the Department of Transportation and the family of Sergeant James
Allen May.
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