Bill Text: WV HCR21 | 2020 | Regular Session | Comm Sub
Bill Title: U. S. Army Specialist, Four, Franklin D. Ashley II Memorial Bridge
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 7-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-07 - Completed legislative action [HCR21 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2020-HCR21-Comm_Sub.html
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 21
By Delegates Atkinson, Westfall, D. Jeffries, Criss, J. Kellly, D. Kelly and Jennings
(Originating in the Committee on Technology and
Infrastructure
February 12, 2020)
Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 44-79—25 79 NB & SB (34A124, 34A135), locally known as the Amma/Big Sandy Creek Bridge, carrying Interstate 79 South over Big Sandy Creek and County Route 29 in Roane County, the “U. S. Army SPC Franklin D. Ashley II Memorial Bridge”.
Whereas, Franklin D. Ashley II was born September 11, 1949, in Charleston West Virginia, son of Franklin and Katherine Ashley; and
Whereas, Franklin D. Ashley II graduated from Spencer High School on May 25, 1967; and
Whereas, Franklin D. Ashley II enlisted in the United States Army on February 26, 1968 and achieved the rank of Specialist Fourth Class; and
Whereas, U.S. Army SPC Franklin D. Ashley II died March 21, 1969, in Vietnam from burns and injuries received while a crew chief on a military aircraft which crashed and burned; and
Whereas, U.S. Army SPC Franklin D. Ashley II received the Army Commendation Medal (presented posthumously); the Air Medal (First through Twenty-First Oak Leaf Clusters) (presented posthumously); the National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars; the Republic Of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon W/Device (1960); the Expert Badge with Rifle Bar; and the Army Aviation Badge Basic; and
Whereas, U.S. Army SPC Franklin D. Ashley II distinguished himself by meritorious achievement while participating in sustained aerial flight in support of combat ground forces of the Republic of Vietnam during the period October 2, 1968, to March 20, 1969; and during this time, he actively participated in more than 25 aerial missions over hostile territory in support of counterinsurgency operations, during all of these missions he displayed the highest order of air discipline and acted in accordance with the best traditions of the service. By his determination to accomplish his mission in spite of the hazards inherent in repeated aerial flights over hostile territory and by his outstanding degree of professionalism and devotion to duty, he has brought credit upon himself, his organization, and the military service; and
Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate U. S. Army SPC Franklin D. Ashley II 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 44-79--25([00A000] ), locally known as the Amma/Big Sandy Creek Bridge, carrying Interstate 79 South over Big Sandy Creek and County Route 29 in Roane County, the “U. S. Army SPC Franklin D. Ashley II 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 “U. S. Army SPC Franklin D. Ashley II 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.
