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WV HCR63
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stanley Adkins
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AI Summary
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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"
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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)
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Recognizes Spinks' military decorations including a Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Infantryman's Badge, and Presidential Unit Citation
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Notes Spinks suffered from COPD due to Agent Orange exposure and PTSD from combat service
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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