SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 73
(By Senator Chafin)
Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge on U. S. Route
119 at Miller's Creek, Mingo County, also known as the North
Nolan Bridge, the "Arnold J. Starr Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, Arnold J. Starr was born January 22, 1906, the son of
Minnis and Nancy Marcum Starr; and
Whereas, Arnold J. Starr knew the importance of education. He
attended Morehead State University in Kentucky, Concord College in
Athens, Mercer County, and graduated with a degree in Early
Childhood Education from Marshall University; and
Whereas, Arnold J. Starr was an educator in Mingo County and
served as principal of Naugatuck Grade School and Red Jacket Junior
High School. He also served as coach of the boys' basketball team;
and
Whereas, In the 1940s, Arnold J. Starr purchased and operated
a grocery store in Williamson until he was elected Mingo County
Assessor, a position he held until January 1973. While serving as
Assessor, he also served as President of the West Virginia County
Officials Association and as a member of the West Virginia
Assessors Association; and
Whereas, After leaving public service as an elected official,
Arnold J. Starr continued to serve his community as an ordained minister. He also served the State of West Virginia in the
National Guard where he obtained the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He
was very active in a number of civic-minded organizations as well;
and
Whereas, It is fitting that a lasting tribute be established
to recognize the outstanding dedication and commitment Arnold J.
Starr made to the State of West Virginia as an educator, elected
county official and minister; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
name the bridge on U. S. Route 119 at Miller's Creek, Mingo County,
also known as the North Nolan Bridge, the "Arnold J. Starr Memorial
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
"Arnold J. Starr 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.
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