SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 209
(By Senators Tomblin, Mr. President, Bailey, Barnes, Boley,
Bowman, Caruth, Chafin, Deem, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Foster,
Green, Guills, Hall, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love,
McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Sharpe,
Sprouse, Stollings, Sypolt, Unger, Wells and White)
Recognizing the service of the Honorable John Yoder, member of the
West Virginia Senate, dedicated public servant and
distinguished West Virginian.
Whereas, John Yoder was born January 9, 1951, in Newton
Kansas, the son of Gideon G. and Stella H. Yoder; and
Whereas, John Yoder received his education from Chapman
College; University of Kansas and the University of Chicago, where
he received his JD degree; and
Whereas, In 1994 and 2004, the Honorable John Yoder was
elected to the West Virginia Senate from the sixteenth senatorial
district; and
Whereas, During his tenure in the Senate, the Honorable John
Yoder served as Senate Minority Whip during the 71st Legislature,
and as a member of the Senate committees on Confirmations, Enrolled
Bills, Finance, Interstate Cooperation, Labor and the Military.
and Military; and
Whereas, The Honorable John Yoder has decided not to seek
reelection to the West Virginia Senate in 2008, bringing to an end
a long and dedicated career of public service; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the service of the Honorable
John Yoder, member of the West Virginia Senate, dedicated public
servant and distinguished West Virginian; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby expresses its sincere
appreciation to the Honorable John Yoder for his dedication and
commitment to the citizens of the sixteenth senatorial district and
the State of West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the Honorable John Yoder.