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 in the Vietnam War as part of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry of the 199th Light Brigade. Mr. Maynard displayed extraordinary bravery during combat, providing cover for his platoon under heavy fire, which ultimately led to his injuries and subsequent death on February 12, 1967.
The resolution further instructs the Division of Highways to create and install signs identifying the bridge with its new name. Additionally, it mandates that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways to ensure proper implementation. This act serves to commemorate Mr. Maynard's sacrifice and valor, ensuring that his legacy is remembered in the community.