SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 33
(By Senators McKenzie and Bowman)
Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge crossing
Buffalo Creek on State Route 2 in Wellsburg, Brooke County,
the "John G. Chernenko Bridge".
Whereas, John G. Chernenko served this state with honor and
distinction as a State Senator, being elected to that position in
1982, 1986 and 1990; and
Whereas, Before serving as State Senator, John G. Chernenko
selflessly served this country with great courage and dedication,
going well above and beyond the call of duty, as a soldier in the
United States Army during World War II. He endured great hardship
and sacrifice as a prisoner of war and was awarded the Purple Heart
with cluster and Bronze Star (five campaigns) as a result of
heroism he exhibited on the field of battle; and
Whereas, In 1961, he continued his service to his country when
he was appointed by President John F. Kennedy as United States
Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia, a position to
which he was reappointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 and
in which he served until 1969; and
Whereas, Senator Chernenko served as Majority Whip, Chairman
of the Labor Committee and member of the Energy, Industry and
Mining, Finance, Government Organization, Health and Human Resources and Military committees, as well as the Select Committee
on Redistricting; and
Whereas, As a small token of the Legislature's immense and
genuine appreciation for John G. Chernenko's service, dedication
and courage as a soldier, legislator and leader, it is fitting that
the bridge crossing Buffalo Creek in Wellsburg, Brooke County, be
named the "John G. Chernenko Bridge"; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
to name the bridge crossing Buffalo Creek on State Route 2 in
Wellsburg, Brooke County, the "John G. Chernenko 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
"John G. Chernenko 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, the Department of the United
States Army and Marc B. Chernenko.
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