HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 58
(By Delegates Pino, Perry, Argento, Stemple,
Crosier and Louisos)
Requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways name the Vista as
seen off Route 60 at Mile Marker 10.57 in Gauley Bridge, the
William "Billy" Giacomo Memorial Vista.
Whereas, William "Billy" Giacomo was born on August 27, 1972 to
William L. And Nancy Giacomo; and
Whereas, "Billy" Giacomo graduated from Gauley Bridge High
School and there-after graduated from West Virginia State College
with honors, attaining both associate and Bachelor of Science
Degrees in Criminal Justice; and
Whereas, "Billy" Giacomo became a member of the Fayette Fire
Investigation Team and conducted special projects with the State
Fire Marshall's office; and
Whereas, "Billy" Giacomo was a member and Captain with the
Boomer Volunteer Fire Department, which he joined when he was only
sixteen years of age; and
Whereas, "Billy" Giacomo worked as a policeman of the Gauley
Bridge Police Department in 1997 and 1998 attaining the rank of
Corporal and graduated at the West Virginia State Police Academy in
1998; and
Whereas, "Billy" Giacomo married his high school sweetheart
Miss Staci Foster on July 13, 1996, and together they were
exemplary in love and devotion; and
Whereas, "Billy" was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer,
rappeller and skier. In short, he loved the great outdoors, in
particular, the West Virginia hills; and
Whereas, "Billy" Giacomo exhibited tremendous talent as
photographer, particularly of outdoor scenes, as well as a designer
of t-shirts, murals and uniform patches still worn by the Boomer
Volunteer Fire Department; and
Whereas, William "Billy" Giacomo was hired by the Nicholas
County Sheriff's Department as a Deputy Sheriff on October 16,1998
where he was recognized as an outstanding officer and it was in the
performance of his duty, that he was fatally shot by an offender of
the law on September 11, 2000; and
Whereas, Deputy Sheriff Giacomo was a loving son, brother of
Linda Giacomo and devoted husband, and even in death continues to
benefit others as an organ donor; and
Whereas, Deputy William "Billy" Giacomo gave his life, in the
line of duty, protecting others. His sacrifice was made to ensure
that we could live in peace and safety; and
Whereas, The town of Gauley Bridge has expressed its desire to
name the vista in memory of William "Billy" Giacomo; therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to dedicate
a location on the East End of Route 60 at Mile Marker 10.57 in
Gauley Bridge as the "Deputy William "Billy" Giacomo Memorial
Vista" and to construct a sign to be place at the location; and, be
it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates,
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of
Transportation, the Commissioner of the Division of Highways and
the family of Mr. William Giacomo.
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