HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 32
(By Delegates Eldridge, Hrutkay, Ellis and Rodighiero)
Commemorating the passing of Tom "Rose" Tomblin, gentleman,
businessman, public servant, volunteer and a great asset to
his county and state.
Whereas, Tom "Rose" Tomblin was an outstanding citizen of West
Virginia, working through both high school and college and
graduating from Logan High School and Marshall University having
earned a degree in accounting; and
Whereas, Following his education, Mr. Tomblin chose multiple
rewarding careers as an accountant, President of McCallister &
Herman Insurance Agency and owner of two businesses, the Logan &
Chapmanville Dairy Delights and Electronic Laboratories; and
Whereas, He served his county with distinction as Logan County
Clerk for 16 years and Logan County Sheriff for 4 years; and
Whereas, Mr. Tomblin ably served his state as a member of the
West Virginia House of Delegates for 6 years and as a president of
the West Virginia Sheriff's Association; and
Whereas, Mr. Tomblin was active in the community where he lived
and served in many leadership posts and roles including: The Logan
Guyandotte Improvement Committee, consisting of the Coalfield Jamboree and Christmas in the Park, the Jaycees, the Rotary Club,
a coach in football and basketball leagues, and a member of the
Maryetta United Baptist Church at Verdunville; and
Whereas, Mr. Tomblin was honored by the community to which he
unselfishly gave his time, talents and energy by being awarded the
Distinguished Service Award from the Logan County Chamber of
Commerce and Volunteer of the Year Award from the Logan Lions Club;
and
Whereas, The passing of Tom "Rose" Tomblin should not go
unnoticed; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That regret is hereby expressed by the members at the passing
on of one of their own former members, Tom "Rose" Tomblin,
businessman, public servant, volunteer and beloved gentleman who
touched many lives for the better; a man who loved his family and
his beloved Logan County and West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Tom
"Rose" Tomblin who have suffered a great loss, including his
beloved wife, Jackie (Thompson) Tomblin, his son Tom Tomblin and
his wife, Susan, and his sons Tim Tomblin and Ted (Lee) Tomblin; as
well as to the mayor of Logan, the sheriff of Logan County, the
county clerk of Logan County and the managing director of the Logan
County Chamber of Commerce.