H. C. R. 2--"Authorizing the placement of a statue of the Honorable Robert C. Byrd in the Rotunda of the Capitol."
Whereas, It is rare when a public servant, in an elected position, serves the citizenry for half a century; and
Whereas, West Virginia has been blessed with such distinguished service by U. S. Senator Robert C. Byrd; and
Whereas, His legislative career began in the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1947; he moved to the State Senate in 1949; then to the U. S. House of Representatives in 1953 and, finally, to the U. S. Senate in 1959. His unmatched record of service to his home State of West Virginia is acknowledged at this 50th anniversary of that service, which continues for the State he loves; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the House of Delegates and the State Senate hereby authorize the placement of a full-sized statue of Senator Byrd to be located on the legislative floor of our stately capitol. His eternal presence will remind others of what one man, so dedicated, caring and confident can do in the service of his fellow man; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the statue is to be permanently placed in the rotunda area in gratitude for his service in both houses of our Legislature.