HCR 86 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

U. S. Army PFC Robert F. Mann Memorial Bridge

This concurrent resolution (HCR 86) requests the West Virginia Division of Highways to rename Indian Creek Bridge (WV 122 over Indian Creek in Monroe County) as the "U.S. Army PFC Robert F. Mann Memorial Bridge." It commemorates PFC Robert F. Mann, a West Virginia native who died in combat during WWII (March 10, 1945) while serving in Patton's Third Army. The resolution has passed both legislative chambers and is now complete; it does not create new policy or affect any residents or programs.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics: Memorials & Recognition

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Governor

Introduced Mar 11, 2025 Last action Apr 12, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → Committee Substitute · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to update historical details about PFC Robert F. Mann, correct formatting inconsistencies, and improve clarity of the memorial request. The changes include removing the 'Introduced Version' label, adding 'Committee Substitute' status, correcting the rank abbreviation from 'PFC' to just 'Robert F. Mann' in one instance, updating military service details to be more specific about dates and units, and standardizing punctuation and spacing throughout the document.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill header to reflect it is a Committee Substitute version rather than the Introduced Version, indicating it has been reviewed by the Committee on Energy and Public Works.

Corrected the rank abbreviation in the first 'Whereas' clause from 'PFC Robert F. Mann' to just 'Robert F. Mann' for consistency.

Added specific deployment dates (August 1944 to England, September 1944 to France) and unit details (14th Tank Battalion, Combat Command B, 9th Armored Division) to provide more precise historical context.

Added specific details about the Battle of the Bulge engagement at St. Vith and the capture of the Ludendorff Bridge on March 7, 1945.

Added a new 'Whereas' clause listing specific military awards earned by PFC Mann, including the Purple Heart and various campaign medals.

Standardized punctuation and spacing throughout the document, including changing 'U. S.' to 'U.S.' in multiple places and fixing date formatting.

Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 27, 2025

How they voted

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

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Committee

Apr 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

Adopted by Senate (Voice vote)

upper

Apr 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported be adopted

upper

Mar 29, 2025

Introduced

Introduced in Senate

upper

Mar 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted by House (Roll No. 203)

lower

Mar 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Be adopted

lower

Mar 24, 2025

Committee

To House Rules

lower

Mar 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

By substitute, be adopted

lower

Mar 11, 2025

Committee

To House Energy and Public Works

lower

Mar 11, 2025

Introduced

Introduced in House

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors