The resolution, introduced on February 13, 2025, requests the Division of Highways to officially name a specific bridge in Mason County, West Virginia, as the "U.S. Army Private First Class John Wesley Meadows Memorial Bridge." This bridge, identified by its coordinates and carrying US Route 35 over Lower Nine Mile Road, is intended to honor John Wesley Meadows, a local resident and World War II veteran who served with distinction in the U.S. Army. Meadows participated in significant battles, including the D-Day invasion at Utah Beach and the Battle of the Bulge, and received multiple military honors for his service.
The resolution highlights Meadows' life, from his upbringing on a family farm in Beech Hill to his post-war career as a lineman in the construction of power plants in the Mid-Ohio Valley. It emphasizes the importance of establishing a lasting memorial to recognize his contributions to both the state of West Virginia and the nation. The resolution also directs the Division of Highways to create and install signs identifying the bridge with its new name and instructs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.