The resolution, introduced on February 14, 2025, requests the Division of Highways to officially designate a 2.9-mile stretch of County Route 9, known as Knobley Road, as the "Sheriff Jeremy Taylor Memorial Road." This section extends from its intersection with County Route 16 (Headsville Road) to its intersection with County Route 14 (Limestone Road). The resolution honors Sheriff Jeremy Taylor, who dedicated his life to public service in Mineral County, West Virginia, through various roles including law enforcement, emergency medical services, and firefighting. He was also an educator, sharing his knowledge in fire service and law enforcement.
Sheriff Taylor, who passed away on November 26, 2024, is remembered for his commitment to community safety and engagement, as well as his involvement in local organizations and his church. The resolution emphasizes the importance of establishing a lasting memorial to commemorate his contributions to the state and community. It also requests the Division of Highways to create and install signs identifying the road in his honor, and directs the Clerk of the House to forward a copy of the resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.