The resolution, introduced on February 17, 2025, requests the Division of Highways to officially name bridge number 50-064/00-001.75, which carries Interstate 64 over Broad Hollow Road in Wayne County, as the "CPT Ray Leslie Memorial Bridge." This request honors CPT Ray Leslie, a distinguished U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. Born on December 7, 1922, Leslie had a notable military career, participating in significant battles and earning multiple awards, including the prestigious Légion d'honneur from France for his bravery during the Normandy campaign. After his military service, he returned to West Virginia, where he lived a quiet life until his passing on February 4, 2018.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of establishing a lasting memorial to recognize CPT Leslie's contributions to both the state of West Virginia and the nation. It calls for the installation of signs at both ends of the bridge to identify it as the "CPT Ray Leslie Memorial Bridge" and directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to forward a copy of the resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways. This act serves to commemorate Leslie's legacy and ensure that his sacrifices are remembered by future generations.