SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 43
(By Senators Jenkins and Plymale)
Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number O6-O2-0.10
(2665) in Cabell County the "Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire Memorial
Bridge".
Whereas, Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire tragically lost his life in
the Republic of Vietnam on January 9, 1967; and
Whereas, Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire's base camp came under
automatic weapons fire from a reinforced Viet Cong platoon; and
Whereas, Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire led his platoon on an assault
against the insurgent flank; and
Whereas, Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire charged an enemy automatic
weapons emplacement and killed three insurgents before he was
fatally wounded; and
Whereas, Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire was awarded the Distinguished
Service Cross for extraordinary heroism for his actions on January
9, 1967; and
Whereas, It is fitting that this bridge be named for Sgt.
Jackie L. Waymire to honor his life and his faithful and courageous
service to his country; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name
bridge number O6-O2-0.10 (2665) in Cabell County the "Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire 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
"Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire 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.
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