The resolution requests the Division of Highways to officially name bridge number 39-072/00-005.99, known locally as FLAG RUN BRIDGE in Preston County, as the "U. S. Army SP4 Ronald Gene Sypolt Memorial Bridge." This naming is in honor of Ronald Gene Sypolt, who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded several medals for his service. He was born in Rowlesburg, graduated from Rowlesburg High School, and had a career as a Data Tech after his military service. Ronald passed away on March 14, 2023, and is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of establishing a lasting memorial to honor Ronald Gene Sypolt's contributions to the state and country. It also requests that signs be made to identify the bridge with its new name and that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways for implementation.