SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19
(By Senators Prezioso, Fanning, Minard and Sharpe)
Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge on I-79 at
Route 310, at East Grafton Road, the "Anthony Joseph Yanero
Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, Anthony Joseph Yanero was born July 20, 1919, the son
of the late Felix A. and Stephanie Delligatti Yanero; and
Whereas, Anthony Joseph Yanero, a successful businessman, was
co-owner of Valley Distributing in Fairmont; and
Whereas, Anthony Joseph Yanero had a great love of the
legislative process in West Virginia and in earlier days was always
present during legislative sessions in Charleston. His popularity
with legislators was immense and his contributions to the
legislative process were momentous; and
Whereas, After many years of contributing to the legislative
process as a citizen, Anthony Joseph Yanero was appointed to the
West Virginia Senate on January 18, 1985, and served until January,
1987; and
Whereas, Following his service as a distinguished and
dedicated member of the West Virginia Senate, the Honorable Anthony
Joseph Yanero was appointed to serve as a member of the Citizens
Legislative Compensation Commission, a position he held until his
passing; and
Whereas, It is fitting that a lasting tribute to the Honorable
Anthony Joseph Yanero, who passed away on Friday, October 17, 2003,
be established in honor of his service to his community and state;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Senate hereby requests the Division of Highways name
the bridge on I-79 at Route 310, at East Grafton Road, the "Anthony
Joseph Yanero Memorial 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.