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WV HCR63

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Adkins

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Division of Highways name bridge number 34-001/00-006.32 (Birch River Bridge) on Widen Dille Road over Birch River in Nicholas County as the "U.S. Army Spec 4 Gary W. Spinks Memorial Bridge"

  • Honors Gary W. Spinks (1948-2023), a U.S. Army infantryman who served two tours in Vietnam with the 11th Light Infantry Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division (Americal Division)

  • Recognizes Spinks' military decorations including a Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Infantryman's Badge, and Presidential Unit Citation

  • Notes Spinks suffered from COPD due to Agent Orange exposure and PTSD from combat service

  • Directs the Division of Highways to place signs identifying the memorial bridge and forward a copy of the resolution to the Commissioner

Legislative Description

Gary W. Spinks Memorial Bridge

Last Action

To Transportation and Infrastructure

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Infrastructure 3/25/2025
Rules3/17/2025
Energy and Public Works2/24/2025

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