The Chair opened the hearing on HB2615. 

Chris Waggoner gave the committee an overview of the bill.(Attachment 5)

Lt. Col. Keith Marshall provided the committee with supporting testimony that naming a highway in honor of General George Wark would be a public affirmation  that Kansas remembers and values those who dedicated their lives to strengthening our communities and defending our nation. (Attachment 6)

Virtual proponent Andrew McBride , gave a short biography of Brigadier General George H. Wark's life who signed up with the National Guard 1909 and then  organized Company D for World War I becoming  a Captain of the 139th Infantry in 1918.  He was awarded medals of honor for  his bravery and for his ability to command in the face of extreme danger. (Attachment 7)

Written proponent testimony was submitted by the following:

Representative Blex, District # 12, Kansas House of Representatives   (Attachment 8)

Nicohle E. Inskeep, Legislative Chair of the National Guard Association of Kansas, and William Komma, Vice President of the National Guard Association of Kansas.  (Attachment 9)

The Chair closed the hearing on HB2615.