HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 58

(By Delegate Holstein)

[Introduced March 17, 2021]

Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number: 03-005/00-017.66 (03A042), (38.63616, -81.62303) locally known as Seth Bridge, carrying CR 5 over Big Coal River in Boone County, the “Daniel Edward Kolhton “Red” Haney Memorial Bridge”.

Whereas, Daniel Edward Kolhton “Red” Haney was born on March 17, 1998, in Orgas, West Virginia, to Nicki Haney and Bruce Haney; and

Whereas, Daniel Edward Kolhton “Red” Haney, known throughout his life as “Red”, attended and graduated from Sherman High School in Seth, West Virginia; and

Whereas, Daniel Edward Kolhton “Red” Haney was fatally wounded in an automobile accident at the age of 21, leaving behind a fiancé and many loved ones; and

Whereas, Daniel Edward Kolhton “Red” Haney was adored by many friends, family, and community members that he impacted during his short life; and

Whereas, Daniel Edward Kolhton “Red” Haney passed away on August 6, 2019, and his character, outgoing personality, and kindness are greatly missed by the communities along Big Coal River in Boone County, West Virginia; and

Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate Daniel Edward Kolhton “Red” Haney for his contributions to his community; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

            That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number: 03-005/00-017.66 (03A042), (38.63616, -81.62303) locally known as Seth Bridge, carrying CR 5 over Big Coal River in Boone County, the “Daniel Edward Kolhton “Red” Haney 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 “Daniel Edward Kolhton “Red” Haney Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the commissioner of the Division of Highways.