House Concurrent Resolution 37 requests that the West Virginia Division of Highways designate bridge number 50-064/00-001.75, the Broad Hollow Road overpass carrying Interstate 64 in Wayne County, as the "U.S. Army Captain Ray Leslie Memorial Bridge." The resolution also directs that signs be placed at both ends of the bridge identifying the memorial name and that the Clerk of the House transmit the resolution to the Commissioner of Highways.
The measure is a commemorative naming resolution and does not create or amend substantive law, regulate conduct, or appropriate funds. Its practical effect is limited to the official recognition of Captain Ray Leslie through highway signage and state acknowledgment of his military service and connection to Ceredo, West Virginia.
Impact
HCR37 affects state action only in a narrow administrative sense by requesting the Division of Highways to install memorial signage on a specific bridge in Wayne County. It does not alter the West Virginia Code, change transportation policy, or impose duties on private parties beyond the state’s internal implementation of the bridge naming request.
Sentiment
The overall sentiment around the bill appears strongly positive and noncontroversial. The resolution honors a World War II veteran and longtime West Virginia resident, and it passed the House unanimously by a 98-0 vote, indicating broad bipartisan support and little to no opposition.
Contention
There is no recorded committee debate or substantive opposition in the available materials, and the House vote was unanimous. The only practical consideration is the state’s request to the Division of Highways to place and maintain memorial signs, but no member concerns or policy disagreements are reflected in the record.
Expiring funds to the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, from the Department Revenue, State Budget Office, PEIA Rainy Day Fund