HCR 47 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Clinton “Randy” Dean 101st Airborne Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge

This concurrent resolution (HCR 47) requests that West Virginia's Division of Highways rename the Etam Bridge (Bridge Number 39-072/00-001.85) in Preston County as the "Clinton 'Randy' Dean 101st Airborne Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge." It honors Clinton "Randy" Dean, a West Virginia native and Vietnam War veteran who served with the 101st Airborne Division, received a Purple Heart, and later died from Agent Orange-related illness. The resolution specifically directs the Division of Highways to name the bridge and install prominent signage identifying it with this commemorative name. This is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy change affecting legislation or funding.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 17, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 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 adding more specific details about the veteran being honored and clarifying the official title of the memorial bridge. The committee version includes a more complete military service history with specific medals earned, corrects the state where Fort Campbell is located (Kentucky instead of Tennessee), and adds 'U.S. Army Sgt' to the bridge name for greater formality and accuracy.

Scope change

The scope of the memorial remains the same - naming a bridge in Preston County - but the content and specificity of the memorial description was expanded.

REQUIREMENT

Corrected the location of Fort Campbell from Tennessee to Kentucky in the veteran's service history

Added specific military medals and honors received by Sgt Dean including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Ribbon, and Army Meritorious Unit Commendation

Added 'U.S. Army Sgt' prefix to the official bridge name in both the request and sign requirements

Changed the memorial title from 'Clinton "Randy" Dean 101st Airborne Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge' to 'U.S. Army Sgt Clinton "Randy" Dean 101st Airborne Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge'

Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 24, 2025

How they voted

97–0

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 100

Mar 24, 2025

D Democratic9

9 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican91

88 Yea 3

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

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 · 15 co-sponsors