HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 40
(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss and Delegate Argento )
"Commemorating the life of C. Farrell Johnson, gentleman, soldier,
and former member of the House of Delegates from the County of
Nicholas."
Whereas, C. Farrell Johnson was born on November 14, 1925, the
son of the late Roy and Elsie Johnson; and
Whereas, Mr. Johnson unselfishly served this Country as a
member of the United States Army during World War II; and
WHEREAS, He was married on May 21, 1949, to Sara A. Malcolm
and they had two children: Jeanie J. Brown and Kellie J.
(deceased); and
Whereas, Mr. Johnson, who resided at Summersville in Nicholas
County, served his State with honor and distinction in this
Legislative Body, first being elected in 1986, and thereafter,
winning reelection in 1988, 1990 and 1992; and
Whereas, Mr. Johnson was also a three-term member of City
Council and Mayor of Summersville; and
Whereas, While a member of the House of Delegates, Mr. Johnson
served as Vice Chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural
Resources, and additionally, he served on the Committees on Finance
and Political Subdivisions; and
Whereas, Mr. Johnson's departure from this earthly life should
not go unnoticed; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That regret is hereby expressed by the members of the House of
Delegates at the passing away of C. Farrell Johnson, gentleman,
soldier, and former member of the House of Delegates; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is
hereby requested to provide certified copies of this Resolution to
surviving family members of C. Farrell Johnson and to the Nicholas
County Commission.