House Concurrent Resolution 11 requests the Division of Highways to officially name Bridge Number 54-014/00-013.22, known locally as the Fifth Street Bridge in Wood County, as the "Thomas A. Azinger Memorial Bridge." This resolution honors the late Delegate Thomas A. Azinger, who had a distinguished life marked by service to his community and country. Delegate Azinger was born in 1935, served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and had a successful career in insurance and politics, including multiple terms in the West Virginia House of Delegates. He was also actively involved in local organizations and community service.
The resolution highlights Delegate Azinger's contributions and legacy, noting his dedication to the state of West Virginia and his family. It calls for the installation of signs to identify the bridge with his name and directs the Clerk of the House to forward the resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways. This act serves as a tribute to Azinger's memory and his impact on the community he served.