SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 33
(By Senators Jackson, Plymale, Redd, Sharpe, Fanning, Anderson,
Bailey, Boley, Bowman, Burnette, Caldwell, Chafin, Craigo, Deem,
Edgell, Facemyer, Helmick, Hunter, Kessler, Love, McCabe,
McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Mitchell, Oliverio, Prezioso, Ross,
Rowe, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Wooton and Tomblin, Mr. President)
Expressing sadness at the passing of the Honorable Lyle A. Smith,
former member of the West Virginia Senate.
Whereas, The Honorable Lyle A. Smith was born April 6, 1904,
at Lavalette, the son of Ira J. and Virginia M. (Wilkinson) Smith;
and
Whereas, The Honorable Lyle A. Smith received his education in
Cabell County schools and attended Marshall University; and
Whereas, The Honorable Lyle A. Smith served his nation with
pride during World War II in the armed forces of the United States;
and
Whereas, The Honorable Lyle A. Smith's membership in the
Shriners, Masons, Elks Club Lodge and Johnson Memorial Methodist
Church in Huntington displayed his great dedication to his
community; and
Whereas, The Honorable Lyle A. Smith, a successful
businessman, served as President of the American Business Club in
Huntington and as National President of the American Business Club; and
Whereas, The Honorable Lyle A. Smith was elected to the West
Virginia State Senate from the 5th senatorial district in 1954 and
served until 1970. During his tenure in the Senate, he was
responsible for legislative acts which were enacted for the
betterment of West Virginia and its citizens; and
Whereas, Sadly, the Honorable Lyle A. Smith passed away on May
24, 2001, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to the
citizens of West Virginia; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby expresses its sincere sympathy at the
passing of the Honorable Lyle A. Smith, former member of the West
Virginia Senate; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the family of the Honorable Lyle A.
Smith.