Bill Text: WV HCR65 | 2021 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Alex Perdue Memorial Bridge

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-03-22 - To House Technology and Infrastructure [HCR65 Detail]

Download: West_Virginia-2021-HCR65-Introduced.html

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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 65

(By Delegate Holstein)

[Introduced March 22, 2021]

 

Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 03-001/00-008.66 () (03A004), (38.18093,-81.70618) locally known as Falling Rock Br 8.66, carrying CR 1 over Falling Rock Creek in Boone County, the “Alex Perdue Memorial Bridge”.

Whereas, Alex Perdue was born June 2, 2005, in Ashford, West Virginia, to Dema and Ben Perdue; and

Whereas, Alex Perdue attended Ashford Rumble Elementary School, in Ashford, West Virginia, and Sherman Jr. High School in Seth, West Virginia; and

Whereas, Alex was known for his love of hunting and sports; Alex was always happy to help anyone with anything and did so with a smile and a happy heart; and

Whereas, Alex Perdue was fatally wounded in an ATV accident at the young age of 14, leaving behind family, friends, and a community who adored him; and

Whereas, Alex Perdue, died on Saturday, January 11, 2020 and his outgoing personality and kindness has been greatly missed by the community; and

Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate the life of Alex Perdue 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 03-001/00-008.66 () (03A004), (38.18093,-81.70618) locally known as Falling Rock Br 8.66, carrying CR 1 over Falling Rock Creek in Boone County, the “Alex Perdue 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 “Alex Perdue 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.