SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8
(By Senators Browning and Green)
Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 55-16/30-
0.73 (4983), on County Route 16/39, on Moran Avenue in
Mullens, West Virginia, the "Charles V. Stewart Memorial
Bridge".
Whereas, Charles V. Stewart was born June 6, 1903, in
Rockview, West Virginia; and
Whereas, Charles V. Stewart was married to his beloved wife
Theresa on June 6, 1929, in Coalwood, West Virginia; and
Whereas, Charles V. Stewart was principal of Glen Rogers High
School, Ben Dunman School and Mullens High School between the years
of 1926-1953, when he retired; and
Whereas, Charles V. Stewart, together with his wife, owned and
co-edited The Mullen Advocate for 27 years; and
Whereas, Charles V. Stewart was a member of the Board of
Directors of The People's Bank of Mullens for a number of years;
and
Whereas, Charles V. Stewart's contributions to the people of
Mullens and Wyoming County will benefit many future generations of
West Virginians; and
Whereas, Sadly, at the age of 70, Charles V. Stewart passed
away from injuries received in an automobile accident; and
Whereas, It is fitting to honor Charles V. Stewart by naming
a bridge in his memory; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
to name bridge number 55-16/39-0.73 (4983), on County Route 16/39,
on Moran Avenue in Mullens, West Virginia, the "Charles V. Stewart
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 "Charles V. Stewart 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 to the family of Charles V.
Stewart.