The resolution requests the Division of Highways to officially name Bridge Number 13-036/03-000.30, known locally as Can Creek Bridge in Greenbrier County, as the "U.S. Army PFC Paul Ralph Bittinger Sr. Memorial Bridge." This naming honors PFC Paul Ralph Bittinger Sr., a local resident born in White Sulphur Springs, who served in World War II as an anti-tank gun crewman and participated in significant battles, earning multiple military honors before his passing in 1989.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of establishing a lasting memorial to recognize Bittinger's contributions to both the state of West Virginia and the nation. It also includes a directive for the Division of Highways to create and install signs that identify the bridge with its new name, ensuring that Bittinger's legacy is commemorated for future generations. A copy of the resolution will be forwarded to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways for implementation.