SCR 27 Text

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27
(By Senators Foster and McCabe)

Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge on County Route 47, at the intersection of New Hope Road in Pinch, Kanawha County, the "Cross Brothers' Bridge".

Whereas, World War II brought a nation together as defenders of peace and freedom to areas of the world that were being overpowered and ruled by tyrannous dictators; and
Whereas, Americans, outraged by the brutality and degradation taking place in other parts of the world, feared that America would be targeted next. Americans joined the United States military, anxious to help eliminate such abuse of power; and
Whereas, In Kanawha County, five brothers from the same family became active in military service. Raymond T. Cross and Kenneth H. Cross joined the United States Army in 1942, Arvil L. Cross joined the United States Army in 1943, Melvin M. Cross joined the United States Navy in 1943 and Dorsel E. Cross joined the United States Marine Corps in 1946; and
Whereas, Proudly, all five of the Cross brothers, who served their nation with pride and distinction, returned safely to the United States following World War II; and
Whereas, It is fitting that a lasting tribute be made not only to honor five brothers who served their nation with pride and distinction during World War II, but to also recollect a time when the nation was unified to help defeat tyranny and oppression; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways to name the bridge on County Route 47, at the intersection of New Hope Road in Pinch, Kanawha County, the "Cross Brothers' Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "Cross Brothers' 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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