Bill Text: WV HCR39 | 2024 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: US Army SP3 Delbert Sherdan “Buck” Huffman Sr. Memorial Bridge
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 9-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-02-29 - House Message received [HCR39 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2024-HCR39-Amended.html
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 39
By Delegates Jennings, Street, Cooper, Warner, Ridenour, Shamblin, Petitto, Adkins, and Kimble
(Originating in the Committee on Technology and Infrastructure
Reported on February 8, 2024)
Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 39-050/02-000.89 () (39A113), (39.32593, -79.81876), locally known as the Israel Bridge, carrying CR50/02 over Little Sandy Creek in Preston County, the "U.S. Army SFC Delbert S. "Buck" Huffman Sr. Memorial Bridge".Whereas, On March 28, 1933, Delbert Sherdan "Buck" Huffman Sr. was born in Erwin, West Virginia to Charles Frank and Lettia Huffman. He was the youngest of 9 siblings; and
Whereas, On March 28, 1933, Delbert Sherdon "Buck" Huffman Sr. was born in Erwin, West Virginia to Charles Frank and Lettia Huffman. He was the youngest of 9 siblings; and
Whereas, Buck graduated from Fellowsville High School in 1951. After high school, Buck enlisted in the United States Army. Buck was deployed and served in the Korean War in 1956, and he was Honorably Discharged from the United States Army; and
Whereas, Buck immediately reenlisted with the United States Army and continued to serve. In 1965-1966, Buck was deployed to Vietnam for a tour of duty. In 1970-1971, Buck was again deployed to Vietnam for his second tour of duty during that conflict; and
Whereas, Following his return home from his second tour in Vietnam, Buck continued to serve with the United States Army. He was stationed at various military bases across the United States and Germany. In 1976, after 23 years of service to the United States Army, Buck was honorably discharged and retired from the military; and
Whereas, Buck's warrior spirit and dedication to his country did not go unrecognized. For his service Buck was awarded the following: the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Expert Badge W/M14 Rifle Bar; and Silver Service was awarded in view of five Bronze Service Stars; and
Whereas, Following his retirement from the Army, Buck continued to support his fellow military veterans through the Kingwood VFW, of which he was a Post Commander. In addition, he was a member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans; and
Whereas, On August 10, 2023, Buck passed away at the age of 90; and
Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate U.S. Army SFC Delbert Sherdon "Buck" Huffman Sr. 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 39-050/02-000.89 () (39A113), (39.32593, -79.81876), locally known as the Israel Bridge, carrying CR50/02 over Little Sandy Creek in Preston County, the "U.S. Army SFC Delbert S. "Buck" Huffman Sr. 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 SFC Delbert S. "Buck" Huffman Sr. 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.
