SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 73

(By Senators Green and Jenkins)

Requesting the Division of Highways to name bridge number 41-77-42.30 (41A226), carrying northbound traffic on U. S. I-77 over the West Virginia Route 16 Connector, at the South Beckley exit of the West Virginia Turnpike in Raleigh county, West Virginia, the “Arland W. Hatcher Memorial Bridge”.

    Whereas, Arland W. Hatcher was born in Fitzpatrick, Raleigh County, West Virginia, February 2, 1924; and

    Whereas, Arland W. Hatcher married Rachael Walker in Beckley, West Virginia, November 5, 1942, and the couple raised five children; and

    Whereas, Arland W. Hatcher entered the United States Army and served in the 37th Infantry as a combat military policeman during World War II; and

    Whereas, Arland W. Hatcher’s duties included service at New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Luzon the Philippines and Japan; and

    Whereas, Arland W. Hatcher’s military duties at one time included protecting General Douglas MacArthur and the General’s home in the Philippines; and

    Whereas, Following the war, Arland W. Hatcher worked in Ohio and enjoyed such hobbies as working with wood, camping and golfing; and

    Whereas, Arland W. Hatcher died April 7, 2005; and

    Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring structure commemorate Arland W. Hatcher’s service to his country during World War II; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 41-77-42.30 (41A226), carrying northbound traffic on U. S. I-77 over the West Virginia Route 16 Connector, at the South Beckley exit of the West Virginia Turnpike in Raleigh County, West Virginia, the “Arland W. Hatcher Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of Highways is hereby requested to erect signs at both ends of the bridge containing bold and prominent letters proclaiming the road to be the “Arland W. Hatcher 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.