Bill Text: WV HCR29 | 2025 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Sheriff Jeremy Taylor Memorial Road
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Introduced) 2025-02-14 - To House Energy and Public Works [HCR29 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2025-HCR29-Introduced.html
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 29
(By Delegates Howell, Hillenbrand, Hott, and Kelly)
[Introduced February 14, 2025; Referred
to the committee on Energy and Public Works then Rules ]
Requesting the Division of Highways name 2.9 miles of County Route 9, also known as Knobley Road, from its intersection with County Route 16 (Headsville Road) at 39.418688664987286, -78.93751402501096, southward to its intersection with County Route 14 (Limestone Road) at 39.385668954129194, -78.9686697566939, be officially designated as the "Sheriff Jeremy Taylor Memorial Road".
Whereas, Jeremy Taylor, born on March 11, 1976, in Cumberland, Maryland, and lived most of his life in Mineral County, West Virginia, where he dedicated his life to public service and the betterment of his community; and
Whereas, Jeremy Taylor was a 1994 graduate of Keyser High School and began his career in emergency medical services with Tri-County Ambulance and Valley Medical Transport, demonstrating early commitment to the safety and welfare of others; and
Whereas, Jeremy Taylor served as a law-enforcement officer for nearly two decades, including two terms as Sheriff of Mineral County, and was an integral member of the Potomac Highlands Drug and Violent Crime Taskforce. He was a respected professional firefighter with the Berkeley County Fire Department and an active union member of I.A.F.F Local 5045, service his community with bravery and dedication. He was a life member of the Fountain Volunteer Fire Department, which he joined at the age of 13, and continued his service in various leadership roles in other fire departments, including Baker Heights and Fort Ashby; and
Whereas, Sheriff Jeremy Taylor's contributions extended to education as an instructor for WVPST and WVU in fire service and law enforcement, sharing his expertise to train and inspire the next generation of public safety professionals; and
Whereas, Sheriff Jeremy Taylor was a devoted member of the Fountain United Brethren Church, The WV State Sheriff's Association, and the Mineral County Special Ops Team, exemplifying a life of service, faith, and community engagement; and
Whereas, Sheriff Jeremy Taylor died on November 26, 2024, at home while under the care of WVU Medicine Hospice. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Jenni L. (Davey) Taylor and his three cherished children, Lexi S. Taylor, Sydney A. Taylor, and Coryn E. Taylor.
He also leaves behind a stepson, Tyler Hott of Augusta; a brother Lucas Taylor and wife Kaitlyn of Keyser and their children Braxton and Bowen; his father and mother-in-law, Lloyd "Dumpy" and Angel Davey of Keyser; his brother-in-law, Justin Davey of Morgantown, West Virginia ; and
Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate Sheriff Jeremy Taylor 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 2.9 miles of County Route 9, also known as Knobley Road, from its intersection with County Route 16 (Headsville Road) at 39.418688664987286, -78.93751402501096, southward to its intersection with County Route 14 (Limestone Road) at 39.385668954129194, -78.9686697566939, be officially designated as the "Sheriff Jeremy Taylor Memorial Road"; 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 "Sheriff Jeremy Taylor Memorial Road"; 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.
