West Virginia HCR11: Thomas A. Azinger Memorial Bridge

What the bill says

From the engrossed text, March 10, 2025:

Committee Substitute for HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 11 (By Delegates Heckert, T. Clark, Sheedy, DeVault, Jennings, Riley, Crouse, Cooper, Fehrenbacher, Criss, and Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)) [Originating in the Committee on Energy and Public Works; Reported on March 10, 2025] Requesting the Division of Highways name Bridge Number: 54-014/00-013.22 () (54A037), (39.26028, -81.55637) locally known as Fifth Street Bridge (SSTT), carrying WV 014 over Little Kanawha River in Wood County, the "Delegate Thomas A. Azinger Memorial Bridge". Whereas, Delegate Thomas A. Azinger lived a life worthy of remembrance; and Whereas, Delegate Azinger was born July 2nd, 1935, in Parkersburg, WV to Anna Mae Rankin Azinger and Albert G. Azinger; and Whereas, Delegate Azinger was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and attained the rank of Eagle Scout; and Whereas, Delegate Azinger graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1953 and went on to attend West Virginia University; and Whereas, While at WVU, Delegate Azinger would become the president of Phi Sigma Kappa and graduate with a business degree; and Whereas, Delegate Azinger also served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps and rose to the rank of Corporal; and Whereas, Delegate Azinger owned and operated Azinger Insurance Agency for 30 years; and Whereas, Delegate Azinger was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1994 to 2012, was …

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Sponsors

• Heckert, Scot C. (R, 013) · primary sponsor
• Thomas Clark (R, HD-048)
• Sheedy, Charles (R, 007)
• Mike DeVault (R, HD-074)
• Jennings, D. Rolland (R, 084)
• Riley, Clay (R, 072)
• Crouse, Kathie Hess (R, 019)
• Cooper, Roy (R, 040)
• Fehrenbacher, Bob (R, 011)
• Criss, Vernon (R, 012)
• Hanshaw, Roger (R, 062)

Votes

• Adopted by House (Roll No. 99) (March 18, 2025): 98 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HCR11?

HCR11 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Thomas A. Azinger Memorial Bridge.

What is the status of HCR11?

Passed one chamber as of March 18, 2025.

Who sponsored HCR11?

Heckert, Scot C. (R, 013), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HCR11?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2025&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res