SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26
(By Senators Hunter, McCabe, Minear, Rowe, Caldwell, Mitchell,
Unger, Wooton, Chafin, Helmick, Prezioso, Bowman, Jackson,
Edgell, Minard, Anderson, Sharpe, Ross, Oliverio, McKenzie,
Burnette and Tomblin, Mr. President)
Requesting the Commissioner of the Division of Highways name the
bridge crossing the Monongahela River on Interstate 79 in
Monongalia County, the "Corporal Thomas Bennett, Medal of
Honor Recipient, Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest award
for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed
upon an individual serving in the armed services of the United
States of America; and
Whereas, The State of West Virginia is privileged to be the
home of Corporal Thomas Bennett who was awarded the Medal of Honor
posthumously for conspicuous gallantry in action at the risk of his
life above and beyond the call of duty; and
Whereas, Corporal Thomas Bennett distinguished himself while serving as a platoon medic during three days of intense fighting in
Chu Pa Region, Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam, February 9
through 11, 1969, administering life-saving first aid under heavy
fire in complete disregard for his own safety; and
Whereas, It is altogether fitting that Corporal Thomas Bennett
be memorialized for his unselfish bravery; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Commissioner of the
Division of Highways name the bridge crossing the Monongahela River
on Interstate 79 in Monongalia County, the "Corporal Thomas
Bennett, Medal of Honor Recipient, Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner is requested to have
made and be placed at both ends of the bridge signs identifying the
bridge as the "Corporal Thomas Bennett, Medal of Honor Recipient,
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
Transportation, the Commissioner of the Division of Highways and
the Director of the Division of Veterans' Affairs.
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