SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 22

(By Senators Grady and Stollings)

[Introduced January 26, 2022]

Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 27-40-6.15 (27A120), locally known as Upper Ninemile Bridge 6.15, carrying County Route 40 over Upper Ninemile Creek in Mason County, the “U.S. Army PFC Clifford O. Eckard Memorial Bridge”.

Whereas, Clifford O. Eckard was born April 13, 1911, in Southside, Mason County, West Virginia; and

Whereas, PFC Clifford O. Eckard enlisted in the Army to serve his country and state during World War II; and

Whereas, PFC Clifford O. Eckard was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, H.Q.C.O 319th Glider FA BN during his time of service during World War II; and

Whereas, PFC Clifford O. Eckard passed away on June 7, 1988, as a World War II veteran who bravely defended his country and state during World War II; and

Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate PFC Clifford O. Eckard and his contributions to our state and country; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 27-40-6.15 (27A120), locally known as Upper Ninemile Bridge 6.15, carrying County Route 40 over Upper Ninemile Creek in Mason County, the “U.S. Army PFC Clifford O. Eckard 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 “U.S. Army PFC Clifford O. Eckard 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 Commissioner of the Division of Highways.