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.