The resolution requests the Division of Highways to officially name bridge number 00-005.51(20A561), known locally as Rocky Fork Bridge in Kanawha County, as the "U. S. Army Corporal Kenneth H. Tinsley Memorial Bridge." This request honors Corporal Kenneth H. Tinsley, a West Virginia native who served in the Korean Conflict and played a significant role in a historical event involving the defection of a North Korean pilot with a MiG-15 aircraft. Tinsley, who passed away in 2018, had a long career after his military service and was actively involved in his community.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of establishing a lasting memorial to recognize Corporal Tinsley's contributions to both the state and the country. It includes provisions for the installation of signs to identify the bridge by its new name and directs the Clerk of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways for implementation.