A state committee has approved naming a new overpass being built in Warrenton as the “Jerry Dyer Memorial Bridge,” named after Warrenton’s former mayor who died in 2015.The approval was announced by State Rep. Bart Korman, whose district includes Warrenton. Korman serves on the state’s Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight.Warrenton city officials had requested the new bridge be named after Dyer, who served as mayor from 2012 to 2014, and passed away after an illness in January 2015. The name was approved unanimously by the state committee.“I had the honor to make the motion to approve the naming request for the new overpass bridge,” Korman said. “Jerry Dyer was the local Shelter Insurance Agent for over 30 years.Before that he worked in both the Warrenton and Wright City school districts, and was also on the Warren County School Board as president. He served as the mayor of Warrenton for three years and was an active member of the Rotary Club of Warren County. In addition, (Dyer) served his country in the United States Army for two years, serving in Korea.”Dyer was 68 years old when he died. He had resigned as mayor several months prior because he was battling cancer for the third time.Elected officials from Warrenton and surrounding communities praised Dyer for his positive attitude and leadership.Jerry Dyer