West Virginia HCR44: Corporal Charles W. Wolfe Memorial Bridge

What the bill says

From the engrossed text, March 10, 2025:

Committee Substitute for HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 44 (By Delegates Ward, Stephens, and Marple) [Originating in the Committee on Energy and Public Works; Reported on March 10, 2025] Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 16-05S/20-005.47 () (16A123), (39.08844, -78.89069) locally known as ASHTON WOODS BRIDGE, carrying CR 055/20 over US 48X in Hardy County, the "U.S. Army Corporal Charles W. Wolfe Memorial Bridge". Whereas, Charles W. Wolfe was born on January 2, 1920, the son of Harry W. Wolfe and Eva Olivia Bean, in Bean's Settlement, Hardy County, West Virginia, which was located on what is now North River Road and he lived there all his life and raised his family there; and Whereas, Corporal Wolfe was a member of the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division during World War II from August 4th, 1942, until November 26th, 1946, and while fighting in France he was captured by the Germans and he was held captive from January until May 1945.; and Whereas, Corporal Wolfe was awarded numerous medals for his service in the U.S. Army; and Whereas, Corporal Wolfe was married to Betty Branson, and they had two sons, Richard Wolfe and Brian Wolfe; and Whereas, Corporal Wolfe worked as an inspector for the West Virginia Department of Agriculture in Moorefield, traveling CR 055/20 every day going to and …

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Sponsors

• Ward, Bryan (R, 086) · primary sponsor
• Stephens, Jeffrey (R, 006)
• Marple, Keith (R, 069)

Votes

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

Common questions

What is HCR44?

HCR44 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Corporal Charles W. Wolfe Memorial Bridge.

What is the status of HCR44?

Passed both chambers as of April 2, 2025.

Who sponsored HCR44?

Ward, Bryan (R, 086), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HCR44?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2025&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res