(By Delegates Prunty, Fantasia and Caputo)

H. R. 19 -- "In memory of the late William E. 'Bill' Stewart, former member of the House of Delegates of the County of Marion."
Whereas, William E. Stewart, of Fairmont, died on March 12, 1996, at the age of 68; and
Whereas, Bill Stewart was born June 22, 1928 to Lawrence and Nettie Stewart. He attended the public schools of the State and was married in 1948 to Louise Moran, and they had two children, Cheryl L. Preened and Cassandra L. Stewart.
A Methodist by faith, Bill Stewart was also active in community and civic affairs and organizations. He was a member of the VFW, the Moose, Lions, NRA, Mountaineer Boy Scout Executive Council, a charter member of the Marion County 4-H Foundation, past president of the Marion County Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, past president of Local Unions 79 and 109, GBBA, Corporate Member of Monongahela Valley Association of Health Centers, Incorporated, and a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War, serving with the 62nd Topographic Engineer Company.
Bill Stewart was distinctly and foremost an advocate for the Laborers and Trade Unionists in West Virginia and he focused his efforts and support not only toward that end, but also toward industrial development for Fairmont and Marion County and particularly toward improving and repairing highways and better accesses to Interstate 79.
Bill Stewart prided himself in being a premier campaigner and he loved to mingle with everyday people. A great concern and love of his was to help others; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That regret be hereby expressed upon the occasion of this House of Delegates taking note of the passing of a friend and colleague, that sincere condolences be hereby formally expressed to the family and that this House of Delegates hereby note its collective sorrow; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare copies of this resolution for Louise Moran Stewart, his wife, and Cheryl and Cassandra, his children.