HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22

(By Delegates Hamilton, Anderson, Armstead, Ashley,

         Azinger, Border, Canterbury, Carmichael, Ellem,

         Evans, Overington, M. Poling, Romine and Walters)

Requesting that bridge number 49-33-6.09 on Route 33 at mile marker 6.09 in Upshur County, West Virginia be named the “Delegate Dale F. Riggs Memorial Bridge.”

    Whereas, Dale F. Riggs was born on December 28, 1929, at St. Marys, West Virginia, a son of the late William Porter and Rhoda Ann Flint Riggs; and

    Whereas, On June 23, 1953, Dale married the former Carolyn Rosalie Lantz who preceded him in death and together they had five children; and

    Whereas, Dale was the owner and operator of Galloway Company, Incorporated and Ann Lorentz Coal Company and was involved with various oil and gas companies. He was also a charter member of the Progressive Bank NA and had served as chairman of the board and was a director for the bank; and

    Whereas, Dale was an avid West Virginia University Mountaineers fan, having started the first West Virginia University Mountaineer Athletic Club in Upshur County; and

    Whereas, In 1988, Dale was elected to the House of Delegates where he served the citizens of Upshur County with honor and distinction for six consecutive terms. Dale deeply cared for the Legislature and the legislative process, and he diligently worked with other members regardless of political affiliation to solve the problems confronting our state; and

    Whereas, In addition to his public service, Dale dedicated much time to various causes and was a member of numerous organizations, including the Buckhannon Moose Lodge #598, Elks BPOE 1736, the Buckhannon Chamber of Commerce, and the Region 7 Aging Service Board of Directors. He was also a member of the Upshur County Humane Society and donated the land and building for its animal shelter; and

    Whereas, Dale’s service and commitment to his community were recognized with numerous awards including being twice named the Upshur County Citizen of the Year by the Buckhannon Chamber of Commerce and Republican of the Year by the Upshur County Republican Executive Committee. He was also presented the Strawberry Spirit Award by the West Virginia Strawberry Association; and

    Whereas, Dale departed his earthly life on July 30, 2007, at the age of seventy-seven; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 49-33-6.09 on Route 33 at mile marker 6.09 in Upshur County, West Virginia the “Delegate Dale F. Riggs 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 bridge the “Delegate Dale F. Riggs Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates, forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways and to his children, Mark Riggs, Gregory Dale Riggs, Susan Riggs Arey, Jane Riggs and Robyn Riggs Simons.