HCR 46 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

U.S. Army Ronald Gene Sypolt Memorial Bridge

This concurrent resolution (HCR 46) requests the West Virginia Division of Highways rename Flag Run Bridge (located on WV 072 over Flag Run in Preston County) as the "U.S. Army SP4 Ronald Gene Sypolt Memorial Bridge." It directly affects the bridge's official designation and requires the placement of commemorative signs. The resolution honors Ronald Gene Sypolt, a Vietnam War veteran who served from 1970-1971 and passed away in 2023, as a tribute to his military service and local ties. This is a ceremonial naming resolution with no policy changes.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 17, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended from its introduced version to a committee substitute version, primarily correcting military medal names and adding clarifying language about spouses' names. The changes improve accuracy in recognizing the veteran's service awards and clarify family relationships in the memorial resolution.

Scope change

No substantive policy scope change; the bill's purpose and effect remain the same.

TECHNICAL

Corrected military award names from 'Metal' to 'Medal' and added specific details about the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 devices and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Ribbon

Added 'and her husband' and 'and his wife' to clarify the names of the daughter and son's spouses

Changed 'U. S.' to 'U.S.' in the bridge name references for consistency

Updated bill status information to reflect committee review and reporting dates

Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 24, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Apr 2, 2025

Upper · Passed

Adopted by Senate (Voice vote)

upper

Apr 2, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported be adopted

upper

Mar 25, 2025

Introduced

Introduced in Senate

upper

Mar 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted by House (Roll No. 160)

lower

Mar 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

Be adopted

lower

Mar 17, 2025

Committee

To House Rules

lower

Mar 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

By substitute, be adopted, but first to Rules

lower

Feb 17, 2025

Committee

To House Energy and Public Works

lower

Feb 17, 2025

Introduced

Introduced in House

lower

1 primary · 13 co-sponsors