The resolution, introduced on February 13, 2025, requests the Division of Highways to officially name Bridge Number 23-009/01-000.12, known locally as the Whitman Creek Box Beam in Logan County, as the "U.S. Army PFC Lester E. Maynard Memorial Bridge." This naming honors Lester Eugene Maynard, a Logan County native born on October 12, 1947, who served valiantly in the Vietnam War as part of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry of the 199th Light Brigade. During combat, he displayed extraordinary bravery by providing cover for his platoon, which allowed them to retreat to safety, ultimately leading to his injuries and subsequent death on February 12, 1967.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of remembering Mr. Maynard's sacrifice and heroism. It calls for the Division of Highways to create and install signs that identify the bridge with his name, ensuring that his legacy is honored and recognized in the community. Additionally, the resolution instructs the Clerk of the House to send a copy to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways to facilitate this commemoration.