SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17
(By Senators Sharpe, Oliverio, Unger, White, Fanning, Minard,
Prezioso, McCabe, Jenkins, Caldwell, Bowman, Edgell, Kessler,
Plymale, Helmick, Chafin, Ross, Dempsey, Love, Facemyer, Hunter
and Tomblin, Mr. President)
Requesting the Division of Highways name the new bridge crossing
Salt Lick Creek near Rowlesburg, Preston County, known as the
Rowlesburg RR Truss, the "Charles B. Felton, Jr., Bridge".
Whereas, The Honorable Charles B. Felton, Jr., has served the
citizens of Rowlesburg, Preston County, as a member of the Town
Council and as a member of the Park Commission. He has also served
as a member of the Preston County Board of Education; and
Whereas, The Honorable Charles B. Felton, Jr., was appointed
to the West Virginia Senate in 1987. He was elected to the Senate
in 1988 and in 1992; and
Whereas, In 1993, the Honorable Charles B. Felton, Jr.,
resigned from the Senate and was appointed by Governor Gaston
Caperton as Director of the Division of Natural Resources. As
Director, he pursued the enhancement of educational programs,
especially for West Virginia's young people. He also implemented
programs and projects that expanded the public awareness and
appreciation of West Virginia's resources; and
Whereas, After retiring in 1996, the Honorable Charles B. Felton, Jr., began working with the Attorney General's Office,
Consumer Protection Division, and was responsible for preneed
funeral investigations and other special projects. He later served
as Legislative Liaison for the Attorney General's Office; and
Whereas, In February, 2001, the Honorable Charles B. Felton,
Jr., joined the staff of the Governor's Office as Assistant
Legislative Liaison. In this new position, he pursued the
Governor's legislative agenda and also provided county and local
governments with a direct contact in the Governor's Office; and
Whereas, It is fitting to honor a man who has dedicated much
of his life to public service on the city, county and state levels
of government. The Honorable Charles B. Felton, Jr., is an
extraordinary gentleman who has earned the respect of all who know
him due to his dedication and commitment to public service;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
name the new bridge crossing Salt Lick Creek near Rowlesburg,
Preston County, known as the Rowlesburg RR Truss, the "Charles B.
Felton, Jr., Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby
requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the new
bridge crossing Salt Lick Creek near Rowlesburg, Preston County, as
the "Charles B. Felton, Jr., Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of
the Department of Transportation.
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