HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.21
[By Delegate Poling]
[Adopted by the House on March 3, 2005]
Commemorating the life of Harold W. Shaffer
husband, friend, benefactor, school teacher,
U.S. Army Veteran and dedicated public servant.
Whereas, Harold W. Shaffer was born May 28, 1907, at Parsons, the son of
the late Harry S. and Stella Shaffer; and
Whereas, Harold W. Shaffer received an undergraduate degree and Master's
degree from Fairmont College and West Virginia University, respectively; and
Whereas, Harold W. Shaffer served honorably in the United States Army uring
World War Two and after being honorably discharged, served in the West Virginia
House of Delegates; and
Whereas, Harold W. Shaffer's primary vocation in life during his working
years was that of high school teacher at Parsons High School, a role he served with
distinction, while sponsoring the National Honor Society and Hi-Y Clubs at Parsons
High School; and
Whereas, Harold W. Shaffer and his wife Ruth, lived most of their lives in
Phillipi, West Virginia, a community that embodied a local heritage they revered -
to the extent they felt compelled to "give something back to", acting as
cobenefactors, donating the interest income from personal savings accounts to local
organizations; and
Whereas, Harold W. Shaffer and his wife, Ruth, created a substantial
endowment, known as the Community Foundation, a donor advised fund, directing
that specific portions of its income be distributed among certain worthy
organizations that benefit the community; and
Whereas, Among the organizations that Harold and his wife supported, with
their kind and civic benevolence were the Barbour and Tucker County Libraries, the
4-H, The Adaland Mansion (a local site on the National Register), the Barbour
County Senior Citizens and, the Phillipi Volunteer Fire Department - among others;
and
Whereas, Harold W. Shaffer, departed this earth, leaving his beloved wife,
Ruth, a widow, on January 23rd of this year; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That while regret is hereby expressed by the members at the passing of this
benevolent and upright citizen, the members also rejoice in his life; a life which
enthusiastically served people, community and country; and, be it
Further Resolved,
That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby directed to prepare a copy
of this Resolution for Ruth Shaffer, widow of the deceased, and for the Barbour
County Senior Center, located in Phillipi.