HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28
(By Delegates C. Miller, Stephens, Sobonya,
Reynolds, Craig and Morgan)
Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 06-10-1.38
(2911) on State Route 10, Salt Rock, the "Sgt. Daniel Pesimer
Memorial Bridge Killed in Vietnam, 1968."
Whereas, Sargent Daniel Pesimer was born on February 6, 1942 to
Thomas R. Pesimer and Thelma Blair; and
Whereas, Sargent Daniel Pesimer enlisted with the United States
Marine Corps in 1965 and his tour of duty in South Vietnam began on
May 19, 1966; and
Whereas, Sargent Daniel Pesimer was killed in Thua Thien, South
Vietnam in a helicopter crash on March 31, 1968; and
Whereas, Having honorably served in the United States Marine
Corps and having given the ultimate sacrifice for his country, his
state and fellow man we are compelled to ensure that future
generations are aware of Sargent Daniel Pesimer's commitment to the
cause of freedom; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name
bridge number 06-10-1.38 (2911) on State Route 10, Salt Rock, the
"Sgt. Daniel Pesimer Memorial Bridge Killed in Vietnam, 1968"; and,
be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested
to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the
"Sgt. Daniel Pesimer Memorial Bridge Killed in Vietnam, 1968"; and,
be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House forward a
certified copy of this resolution to Sargent Daniel Pesimer's
family and the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.