SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28
(By Senators Minear, Helmick, Ross, Sharpe
and Tomblin, Mr. President)
Expressing sadness at the passing of the Honorable J. Kenton
Lambert, former member of the West Virginia Senate, former
state director of the Farmers Home Administration and
dedicated statesman.
Whereas, The Honorable J. Kenton Lambert was born August
28, 1910, at Parsons, Tucker County, the son of J. Herman and
Bess L. (Kalar) Lambert; and
Whereas, The Honorable J. Kenton Lambert was a graduate of
West Virginia University with an A.B. degree; and
Whereas, The Honorable J. Kenton Lambert served his nation
with pride during World War II in the United States Navy and in
the United States Navel Reserves; and
Whereas, The Honorable J. Kenton Lambert was married to
his beloved wife Laura Vere Orr, with whom he shared the joy of
having four children, sons James K. Lambert II, Anthony Orr
Lambert and Rex Kevin Lambert and daughter Amanda (Lambert)
Marshall; and
Whereas, The Honorable J. Kenton Lambert was first elected to the West Virginia Senate from the fifteenth senatorial
district in 1962 and served until 1969. As a member of the
Senate, the Honorable J. Kenton Lambert served as a member of
several committees with outstanding dedication and distinction
and was responsible for a myriad of legislation which was
conceived by him for the betterment of all West Virginians; and
Whereas, Following his service in the West Virginia
Senate, the Honorable J. Kenton Lambert continued his public
service as the state director of the Farmers Home Administration,
a position which he proudly held for seven years; and
Whereas, The Honorable J. Kenton Lambert passed away on
March 4, 1995, in his beloved Tucker County, leaving behind a
life of dedication to public service, not only as a member of the
West Virginia Senate, but also as a member of a myriad of civil
organizations; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby expresses its sincere sadness at
the passing the Honorable J. Kenton Lambert, former member of the
West Virginia Senate, former state director of the Farmers Home
Administration and dedicated statesman; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a copy of this resolution to the members of the family of
the Honorable J. Kenton Lambert.