HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 76

(By Delegate Boggs)

[Introduced March 76, 2021; referred to Technology and Infrastructure then Rules.]

Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 04-019/26-008.08  ()  (04A166)

            locally known as the Lower Exchange BXBM, carrying County Route 19/26 over Perkins Fork of Cedar Creek in Braxton County, the “U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class Byrne Lee Singleton Memorial Bridge”.

Whereas, Byrne Lee was born on January 29, 1926, in Braxton County, West Virginia, and lived in Exchange, WV for most of his life; and

Whereas, Byrne Lee was a dedicated employee for Braxton County Schools, safely transporting children for twenty-six years; and

Whereas, Byrne Lee served his country valiantly in the United States Navy during World War II, and was notably honored with the Asiatic/ Pacific Theater Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Unit (1 Star), commemoration of the USS White Plains (the ship he served on) and Presidential Unit Citation Point system; and

Whereas, Byrne Lee and his wife, Betty, hosted the annual Exchange Homecoming for thirteen years straight, and is described as an inspiration by his three children; and

Whereas, Byrne Lee was a devoted member of the American Legion Post #33; and

Whereas, Byrne Lee passed away at the age of 81, surrounded by his loved ones, on January 10, 2007; and

Whereas, it is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to Byrne Lee Singleton 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 number 04-019/26-008.08  ()  (04A166) locally known as the Lower Exchange BXBM, carrying County Route 19/26 over Perkins Fork of Cedar Creek in Braxton County, the “U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class Byrne Lee Singleton 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. Navy Seaman 1^st Class Byrne Lee Singleton Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

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