Bill Text: WV HCR2 | 2019 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Senator J. Frank Deem Memorial Bridge
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 11-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-03-07 - House received Senate message [HCR2 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2019-HCR2-Introduced.html
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 2
(By Delegates J. Kelly, Anderson, Azinger, Cooper, Hollen, Criss, Shott, Ellington, Summers, Mr. Speaker (Mr. Hanshaw), and McGeehan)
[Introduced January 9, 2019]
Requesting the Division of Highways to name bridge number [54-68-17.10] (54A205), locally known as Juliana Street Bridge, carrying WV 68 over the Little Kanawha River and US Route 50 in Wood County, the “Senator J. Frank Deem Memorial Bridge”.
Whereas, John Franklin Deem was born March 20, 1928, in Harrisville, West Virginia to Fulton S. Deem and Lyla Matheny Deem; and
Whereas, John Franklin Deem, known throughout his life as “Frank”, attended Ritchie County Schools, graduated from Harrisville High School, attended Mountain State Business College, West Virginia University, and received a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Marietta College; and
Whereas, Frank Deem felt the call of duty to his country and served in the United States Navy during World War II; and
Whereas, Frank Deem was a successful businessman, owning and operating Frank Deem’s Market in Harrisville, Frank Deem Chevrolet in St. Marys, and JF Deem Oil and Gas in Harrisville and Parkersburg for more than 50 years; and
Whereas, Frank Deem gave generously of his time to his community as a supporter of the Ritchie County Golf Program, the Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg, the Parkersburg Arts Center, the WVUP Foundation, the Rotary Foundation, and the West Virginia Symphony; and
Whereas, Frank Deem was also recognized for his contributions, having been named Oil and Gas Man of the Year, received the Distinguished WV Award, bestowed with an Honorary Degree from WVU – Parkersburg, and recognized as Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Fellow; and
Whereas, Among his many accomplishments he was perhaps most proud that he designed and oversaw construction of the North Bend Golf Course in Harrisville; and
Whereas, His commitment to public service was exemplified by his participation in the West Virginia Legislature, first as a Delegate and later as a Senator, having served in the Legislature in each decade since 1954; and
Whereas, Frank Deem passed away on October 18, 2018, and his character, experience, and statesmanship will be greatly missed by his colleagues at the Legislature; and
Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate Senator Deem and his contributions to his community, to our state, and to our country; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number [54-68-17.10] (54A205), locally known as Juliana Street Bridge, carrying WV 68 over the Little Kanawha River and US Route 50 in Wood County, the “Senator J. Frank Deem Memorial Bridge”; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of Highways is hereby requested to erect signs at both ends of the bridge containing bold and prominent letters proclaiming the bridge as the “Senator J. Frank Deem 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.
