House Concurrent Resolution 93 requests that the West Virginia Division of Highways designate a 4.3-mile portion of the US 33 bypass in Roane County, running from Tuckers Run to Middle Fork, as the "Scott Miller Bypass Road." The resolution also asks that signs be installed at both ends of the designated segment to identify the roadway by that name.
The measure is commemorative rather than regulatory. It does not create new criminal, civil, or administrative requirements, and it does not amend the state code. Instead, it expresses the Legislature’s intent that the Division of Highways honor W. Scott Miller and his grandson, Scott W. Miller, through a roadway naming memorial tied to their family’s connection to the area and Scott W. Miller’s World War II service and death in action at Normandy.
Impact
HCR93 would affect state action only by requesting the Division of Highways to place memorial signage and recognize a specific bypass segment in Roane County with an honorary road name. It does not alter existing transportation law, funding formulas, or highway maintenance obligations, but it would direct an administrative naming action if the agency complies. The resolution primarily affects the Division of Highways, Roane County travelers, and the public-facing designation of US 33 bypass signage.
Sentiment
The available voting history shows strong, unanimous support in the House, with adoption by a 95-0 vote. The text itself reflects a respectful commemorative purpose, emphasizing remembrance of local namesake W. Scott Miller and military service and sacrifice by Scott W. Miller. No committee debate is provided, but the vote suggests broad bipartisan agreement and little controversy.
Contention
There is little apparent contention in the bill as introduced and adopted. The only possible point of discussion is the exact naming choice—"Scott Miller Bypass Road" versus the caption reference to "Scott Miller Hill Bypass"—and the scope of the memorial designation on a specific segment of US 33. Otherwise, the resolution is straightforward and ceremonial, with no evidence of opposition in the recorded vote.