HOUSE RESOLUTION 16

(By Delegates Ihle, Westfall, Cadle, Adkinson and Butler )

Referred to Committee on Rules

Memorializing the life of Charlie Hampton, husband, father, Navy veteran, fisherman, amateur radio operator and former employee.

Whereas, Charlie Hampton was born on December 1, 1941; and

Whereas, Charlie Hampton was married to the love of his life, Margaret, for fifty years.  Charlie and Margaret were the proud parents of one son, Anthony; and

Whereas, Charlie Hampton was a Navy veteran; and

Whereas, Charlie Hampton worked for various telephone companies in the state and served in the Telephone Pioneers of West Virginia; and

Whereas, Beginning December 8, 1994, Charlie Hampton served as an employee of the Legislature until June 30, 2008; and

Whereas, Charlie always was cheerful and helpful to everyone as he performed his legislative duties; and

Whereas, Charlie Hampton was serving as Secretary for the Jackson County Aeromodelers Club at his death and was also active in amateur radio and was a member of Trout Unlimited and  served  as a volunteer stream stocker; and

Whereas, Sadly, Charlie Hampton passed away on January 27, 2016; therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates:

That the House of Delegates hereby memorializes the life of Charlie Hampton, husband, father, Navy veteran, fisherman, amateur radio operator and former employee; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the House of Delegates hereby extends its sincere sympathy at the passing of Charlie Hampton; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates, forward a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Charlie Hampton.