West Virginia 2022 First Special Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SCR 50 — US Army T/5 John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr. Memorial Bridge

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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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What changed in the latest version

32 added · 33 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SCR 50 has made some important changes, including the title and rank of John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr. Initially titled as "CPL" (Corporal), he is now referred to as "T/5" (Technician Fifth Grade), which reflects a more accurate representation of his military service. Additionally, the text has removed certain phrases and adjusted names, improving clarity and respect for his legacy. These changes help to honor his contributions to World War II more appropriately and ensure his family’s names are accurately represented.

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NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Introduced Version « Senate Concurrent Resolution 50 History OTHER VERSIONS  —  Committee Substitute (1)  |   |  Email Key:
NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS SCR50 SUB1 « Senate Concurrent Resolution 50 History OTHER VERSIONS  —  Introduced Version  |   |  Email Key:
Red = new code to be enacted SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION (By Senators Baldwin and Woodrum) [Introduced February 21, 2022]   Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 13-060/29-000.01 (13A271), (37.99398, -80.74791), locally known as Reese Bridge, carrying County Route 60/29 over Meadow River in Greenbrier County, the “U.
Red = new code to be enacted Committee Substitute for SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 50 (By Senators Baldwin and Woodrum) [Originating in the Committee on Rules;
reported March 10, 2022]   Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 13-060/29-000.01 (13A271), (37.99398, -80.74791), locally known as Reese Bridge, carrying County Route 60/29 over Meadow River in Greenbrier County, the “U.
Army CPL John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
Army T/5 John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
and Whereas, CPL John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
and Whereas, Technician Fifth Grade (T/5) John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
served in the US Army during World War II from July 13th, 1944, to December 18, 1945, he was honorably discharged.
served in the US Army during World War II from July 13th, 1944, to December 18, 1945, when he was honorably discharged.
During his service, he was a Corporal under George Patton with the 2nd Armored Division nicknamed “Hell on Wheels”.
During his service, he was a T/5 under George Patton with the 2nd Armored Division nicknamed “Hell on Wheels”.
While CPL John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
While T/5 John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
and Whereas, CPL John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
and Whereas, T/5 John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
received a Purple Heart after being wounded in action on the Rhine River, he was also awarded the Bronze Star;
received a Purple Heart after being wounded in action on the Rhine River.
and Whereas, In a picture taken during his service, CPL John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
He was also awarded the Bronze Star;
is seen cracking a smile after learning that Germany had surrendered, and the war was over;
and Whereas, In a picture taken during his service, T/5 John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
is seen cracking a smile after learning that Germany had surrendered and the war was over;
and Whereas, CPL John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
and Whereas, T/5 John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
married Margaret Dollie Gipson Cruse in 1951, they had four children;
married Margaret Dollie Gipson Cruse in 1951, and they had four children;
and Whereas, CPL John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
and Whereas, T/5 John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
and Whereas, According to his children, CPL John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
and Whereas, According to his children, T/5 John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
was a family man who valued Christianity and education, and he was often a quiet man unless he had an opinion because then you would definitely know what he thought;
was a family man who valued Christianity and education, and he was often a quiet man unless he had an opinion, in which case he would let you know what he thought;
and Whereas, CPL John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
and Whereas, T/5 John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
Bill Cruse, Judy Cruse Ballangee, Don Cruse, and John Melvin Cruse (d.2004);
Bill Cruse, Judy Cruse Dean, Don Cruse, and John Melvin Cruse (d.2004);
and Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate U.
and Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate T/5 John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
S.
Army CPL John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
Army CPL John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
Army T/5 John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
S.  Army CPL John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
S.
Army T/5 John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr.
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Action History

  1. House Message received

  2. Completed legislative action

  3. Communicated to Senate

  4. Adopted by House (Voice vote)

  5. Immediate consideration

  6. Reported by the Clerk

  7. Be adopted

  8. To House Rules

  9. To Rules

  10. Introduced in House

  11. Ordered to House

  12. Adopted by Senate (Voice vote)

  13. Immediate consideration

  14. Committee substitute reported

  15. Referred to Rules

  16. Reported be adopted

  17. To Transportation and Infrastructure

  18. To Transportation and Infrastructure

  19. On Unfinished Business

  20. Introduced in Senate

  21. Filed for introduction

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  • Baldwin

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Who sponsors SCR 50?
SCR 50 is sponsored by Baldwin and Jack Woodrum (Republican).
What is the current status of SCR 50?
This bill died with 2022 First Special Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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