Bill Text: WV HCR68 | 2024 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: U. S. Army Air Force, Major (Ret.) Willis “Scottie” Adams Memorial Bridge
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 56-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-02-29 - House Message received [HCR68 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2024-HCR68-Amended.html
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 68
(By Delegates Kimble, Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker), Mazzocchi, Thorne, Brooks, Horst, Forsht, Hillenbrand, Hott, Sheedy, Willis, Smith, Adkins, Akers, Anderson, Barnhart, Butler, Chiarelli, Cooper, Coop-Gonzalez, Criss, Crouse, DeVault, Dittman, Espinosa, Fast, Fehrenbacher, Ferrell, Foggin, Foster, Gearheart, W. Hall, Heckert, Hite, Hornby, Householder, Howell, Jennings, Kelly, Longanacre, Mallow, Marple, McGeehan, Miller, Moore, Nestor, Petitto, Ridenour, Riley, Stephens, Street, Ward, Warner, Winzenreid, Worrell, and Zatezalo)
[Introduced February 2, 2024; referred to the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure then Rules]
Requesting the Division of Highways name Bridge Number: 11-047/00-004.96 (11A128), (39.04623, -80.83061) locally known as COXCAMP CONCRETE BOX BM, carrying WV 47 over COXCAMP FORK in Gilmer County, the "U. S. Army Air Force Major Willis ‘Scottie’ Adams Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, Major Willis "Scottie" Adams was born July 1, 1925, in Gilmer County, WV. “Scottie” was one of 14 children born to Ezra and Lessie Lee (Keister) Adams; and
Whereas, Willis "Scottie" Adams left West Virginia at an early age to finish school and to reside with his Aunt Wilma and Uncle John Parkhurst in Texas. In 1943, after graduating from Phillips Academy in Lubbock, Scottie enlisted in the Army Air Corps; and
Whereas, "Scottie" Adams was Stationed in Great Britain. He flew many bombing missions over Europe during World War II, and earned the moniker "Lucky" from his crew mates. He also earned numerous awards and medals, including his Distinguished Flying Cross with an oak leaf cluster, his Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters, and his Air Medal; and
Whereas, "Scottie" Adams returned to West Virginia after WWII, and graduated from The Clarksburg Business College. He then re-enlisted in the United States Air Force, went on to Officer’s Candidate School in Texas, and embarked on his lifelong passion--a 27-year career in the United States Air Force; and
Whereas, "Scottie" married MaryAnn Tomlanovich of Clarksburg, on September 21, 1945. They returned home to live in West Virginia after retirement from the military. "Scottie" was a loving and generous husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his daughter, Diana Lynn and her husband, Clark Critchfield of Clarksburg; his daughter Deborah Ann and her husband, David Harbert of Shinnston; his son, Willis S. Adams Jr. of California; and his son Joseph Michael Adams and his wife, Beth (Wagner) of Clarksburg. He also is survived by eight grandchildren, sixteen great-great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. His brothers also served in various branches of the United States military; and
Whereas, Major Willis "Scottie" Adams died April 28, 2013, in Shinnston; and
Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate Major Willis "Scottie" Adams and his contributions to our state and country; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name Bridge Number: 11-047/00004.96 () (11A128), (39.04623, -80.83061) locally known as COXCAMP CONCRETE BOX BM, carrying WV 47 over COXCAMP FORK in Gilmer County, the "U. S. Army Air Force Major Willis "Scottie" Adams Memorial Bridge". and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "U. S. Army Air Force Major Willis "Scottie" Adams Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House forward a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.
