Bill Text: WV HCR63 | 2016 | Regular Session | Comm Sub
Bill Title: U.S. Air Force MSgt Johnny Baxter Clark and U.S. Air Force MSgt Carl Richard (Dick) Clark Memorial Bridge
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2016-03-12 - Communicated to Senate [HCR63 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2016-HCR63-Comm_Sub.html
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 63
By Delegates Phillips, P. White, Marcum, Rodighiero, and Eldridge
Originating in the Committee on Roads and Transportation
Requesting the Division of Highways to name bridge number 23-44-4.86 (23A105), (37.70670, - 81.98848), (locally known as Crystal Block Concrete Bridge, carrying WV44 over Island Creek in Logan County, the "U.S. Air Force MSgt Johnny Baxter Clark and U.S. Air Force MSgt Carl Richard (Dick) Clark Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, Johnny Baxter Clark and Carl Richard (Dick) Clark, were sons of Carl Aubrey Clark and Garnette Louise Rice Clark, of Logan County; and
Whereas, Both brothers attended Pine Creek, Switzer, Omar and Logan High School; and
Whereas, The brothers had a sister, Rheba Jayne Clarke Browning; and
Whereas, Both brothers have been recognized for distinguished service with the United States Air Force, each having reached the rank of Master Sergeant; and
Whereas, Johnny Baxter Clark was born August 5, 1934, in Naugatuck, West Virginia, and died April 2, 2004, in Colorado; and
Whereas, Master Sergeant Johnny Baxter Clark served one tour of duty in Vietnam and two tours in Thailand; and
Whereas, Johnny Baxter Clark was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Oakleaf Cluster, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with One Oakleaf Cluster, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one Silverleaf and One Oakleaf Cluster, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with One Silverleaf Cluster, and NCOAG Ribbon; and
Whereas, Master Sergeant Johnny Baxter Clark, at the time of retirement from the Air Force, was cited for loyal and dedicated performance with the 37th Equipment Maintenance Squadron; and
Whereas, Carl Richard (Dick) Clark was born July 21, 1938, in Delbarton, West Virginia, and died May 22, 2013, in Florida; and
Whereas, Carl Richard (Dick) Clark served as an aircraft maintenance technician in Vietnam and was retired from the Air Force November 30, 1978 after serving more than twenty-one years; and
Whereas, It is fitting and proper that the military service of these brothers be recognized by a memorial in their home community; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name bridge number 23-44-4.86 (23A105) (37.70670, - 81.98848), locally known as Crystal Block Concrete Bridge, carrying WV44 over Island Creek in Logan County, the "U.S. Air Force MSgt Johnny Baxter Clark and U.S. Air Force MSgt Carl Richard (Dick) Clark 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 the "U.S. Air Force MSgt Johnny Baxter Clark and U.S. Air Force MSgt Carl Richard (Dick) Clark Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.