West Virginia HCR24: Postlethwait Brothers Memorial Bridge

What the bill says

From the engrossed text, March 10, 2025:

Committee Substitute for HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 24 (By Delegates Sheedy, Foggin, Horst, Hornby, Stephens, Barnhart, Mallow, Willis, Hillenbrand, and DeVault) [Originating in the Committee on Energy and Public Works; Reported on March 10, 2025] Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 52-250/00-009.13 (52A141), at Lat/Long: 39.70457, -80.52336, locally known as Littleton Bridge, carrying US 250 over West Virginia Fork of Fish Creek in Wetzel County, the "Postlethwait Brothers Memorial Bridge". Whereas, Clarence Postlethwait was born in Littleton in Wetzel County on August 23, 1913, to Samuel J. Postlethwait and Louisianna Mae Villers Postlethwait; and Whereas, John Lloyd Postlethwait was born in Littleton in Wetzel County on December 26, 1926; and Whereas, Frank Postlethwait was born in Littleton in Wetzel County on March 22, 1932; and Whereas, George W. Postlethwait was born in Littleton in Wetzel County on March 22, 1932; and Whereas, Clarence Postlethwait served in the Army during World War II, earning the rank of Corporal; and Whereas, John Lloyd Postlethwait served in the Army during World War II, earning the rank of Corporal, and was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal; and Whereas, Frank Postlethwait served in the Air Force in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, earning the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in his military …

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Sponsors

• Sheedy, Charles (R, 007) · primary sponsor
• Foggin, Dave (R, 014)
• Horst, Chuck (R, 095)
• Hornby, Michael (R, 093)
• Stephens, Jeffrey (R, 006)
• Barnhart, Trenton (R, 03)
• Mallow, Phil (R, 075)
• Willis, Jimmy (R, 003)
• Hillenbrand, Rick (R, 088)
• Mike DeVault (R, HD-074)

Votes

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

Common questions

What is HCR24?

HCR24 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Postlethwait Brothers Memorial Bridge.

What is the status of HCR24?

Passed both chambers as of April 12, 2025.

Who sponsored HCR24?

Sheedy, Charles (R, 007), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HCR24?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2025&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res