Bill Text: WV HCR43 | 2022 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Chief Lee Thomas Memorial Bridge.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-02-02 - To House Technology and Infrastructure [HCR43 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2022-HCR43-Introduced.html
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 43
By Delegates Pinson and Westfall
[February 2, 2022]
Requesting the Division of Highways name Bridge Number: 18-77-145.78 NB & SB (18A172, 18A173), locally known as Sandy Creek Bridges, carrying Interstate 77 (NB & SB) over Sandy Creek in Jackson County the “Chief Lee Thomas Memorial Bridge”.
Whereas, Hershell Lee Thomas, known by his family and friends as Lee Thomas, was born November 4, 1933, at Sandyville, a son of the late Orville and Jessie Smith Thomas. He served in the US Army and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He retired from Ravenswood Aluminum in 1995 after 38 years of service. He was a charter member of the Silverton Fire Department which started in 1968. He served as the Chief of the department for 25 years. Lee dedicated his life to helping people in the community; and
Whereas, Hershell Lee Thomas died on December 7, 2016, and was survived by his wife of 64 years, Helen Benson Thomas; son Gregory Thomas and his wife Denise; daughter Joyce Baltic; grandchildren Stephanie Thomas, Jason Baltic and his wife Cathryn and Stacy Baltic; three great grandchildren, Julie, Hailey, Myna; and
Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate Hershell Lee Thomas 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: 18-77-145.78 NB & SB (18A172, 18A173), locally known as Sandy Creek Bridges, carrying Interstate 77 (NB & SB) over Sandy Creek in Jackson County the “Chief Lee Thomas 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 “Chief Lee Thomas 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 Commissioner of the Division of Highways.
