HOUSE RESOLUTION 20

By Del. Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker), Hornbuckle, Adkins, Akers, Amos, Anders, Anderson, Bell, Bridges, Brooks, Browning, Burkhammer, Butler, Campbell, D. Cannon, J. Cannon, Canterbury, Chiarelli, Clark, Clay, Cooper, Coop-Gonzalez, Criss, Crouse, Dean, Dillon, Dittman, Drennan, Eldridge, Ellington, Fehrenbacher, Ferrell, Flanigan, Fluharty, Foggin, Funkhouser, Garcia, Gearheart, Green, Hall, Hamilton, Hansen, Heckert, Hillenbrand, Hite, Holstein, Hornby, Horst, Hott, G. Howell, T. Howell, Jeffries, Jennings, Jordan, Kimble, Kump, Kyle, Leavitt, Lewis, Linville, Lucas, Mallow, Marple, Martin, Masters, Maynor, Mazzocchi, McCormick, McGeehan, Miller, Moore, Parsons, Petitto, Phillips, Pinson, Pritt, Pushkin, Ridenour, Riley, Rohrbach, Roop, Shamblin, Sheedy, B. Smith, D. Smith, Statler, Stephens, Street, Toney, Vance, B Ward, G. Ward, Watt, White, Williams, Willis, Worrell, Young and Zatezalo.

                                          [Introduced March 2, 2026]

Memorializing the life of the Honorable Larry D. Kump, dedicated public servant, principled legislator, and devoted family man.

WHEREAS, The House of Delegates of the West Virginia Legislature extends its profound sorrow on the passing of our esteemed colleague, the Honorable Larry D. Kump, on February 28, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Born on January 27, 1948, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Larry Kump dedicated his life to the principles of integrity and honesty in public policy; and

WHEREAS, Larry Kump was a proud graduate of Frostburg State University and

Hagerstown Community College, building a distinguished career as a criminal justice professional and mediator, before entering the legislative arena; and

WHEREAS, Larry Kump served the citizens of Berkeley County with distinction across three separate decades, representing the 52nd, 59th, and 94th Districts during the periods of 2010–2014, 2018–2020, and from 2022 until his passing; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Delegate Kump was known for his independent streak and his commitment to limited government and individual liberty; and

WHEREAS, Beyond his legislative duties, Larry Kump was a devoted husband to his wife, Cheryl, and a father to 13 children, leaving behind a legacy of family devotion and community service as a High Priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; and

WHEREAS, His presence on the House floor, marked by his mastery of catchphrases such as “Great Googly Moogly” and “For sure and for certain”, as well as his tireless advocacy for his constituents, will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of serving alongside him; therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates:

That the House of Delegates of the West Virginia Legislature hereby expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of the Honorable Larry D. Kump upon his passing; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the House of Delegates honors the life and legacy of service of the Honorable Larry D. Kump and recognizes his significant contributions to Berkeley County and the State of West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward a copy of this resolution to the family of the Honorable Larry D. Kump.