COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE

FOR

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 66

By Delegates R. Phillips, Marcum, P. White, Rodighiero and Eldridge

Originating in the Committee on Roads and Transportation

Requesting the Division of Highways to name the Rossmore By-Pass starting at Rossmore and running to Monaville on Route 119/42, in Logan County, the "1SG Carl J. Crabtree Memorial Road".

Whereas, Carl J.  Crabtree was born on November 8, 1917, in Branchland, Lincoln County, West Virginia.  He was raised and educated in Logan County and worked there until he enlisted in the military; and 

 Whereas, Carl J.  Crabtree enlisted in the U. S. Army on August 27, 1940 and served in World War II in the 325 Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division as a 1st Sergeant.  He was wounded on June 8, 1944, in France and was a prisoner of war; and 

Whereas, 1st Sergeant Carl J. Crabtree was awarded numerous decorations and citations for his service, including the American Defense, American Theater, Good Conduct, Purple Heart, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, Distinguished Unit Badge, Croix De Guerre, Belgium Fourragere and Victory Medal; and

Whereas,1st Sergeant Carl J. Crabtree served honorably in the United States Army, ending his active service on May 24, 1946.  Returning to Logan County and Rossmore, he raised a family and was employed among other occupations in the coal mines; and 

Whereas,1st Sergeant Carl J. Crabtree died on December 6, 1994, survived by three daughters, Connie Herndon of Switzer, West Virginia, and Janet Cook and Carolyn Greene, both of Rossmore, West Virginia.  He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-one years, Gladys Maynard Crabtree and a daughter, Patricia Molnar; and

Whereas, Naming the Rossmore By-Pass starting at Rossmore and running to Monaville on Route 119/42, in Logan County, the "1SG.  Carl J. Crabtree Memorial Road" is an appropriate recognition of his contributions to his country, state, community and Logan County; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name the Rossmore By-Pass starting at Rossmore and running to Monaville on Route 119/42, in Logan County, the "1SG Carl J. Crabtree Memorial Road"; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the road as the Rossmore By-Pass starting at Rossmore and running to Monaville on Route 119/42, in Logan County, the "1SG Carl J. Crabtree Memorial Road"; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Connie Herndon, Janet Cook and Carolyn Greene, the surviving daughters of 1SG Carl J. Crabtree, and their families.