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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 23

 

(By Delegate M. Poling,

on Behalf of All Members of the House)

[Introduced February 15, 2012.]

 

 

Memorializing the life of the Honorable Donald L. Stemple, businessman, statesman, civic leader, veteran, and farmer.

    Whereas, Donald L. Stemple was born October 2, 1930, at Tacy in Barbour County, West Virginia, the son of the late Judge Dayton R. Stemple and the late Ethel Virginia Park Stemple; and

    Whereas, Donald L. Stemple attended the schools of Barbour County and was graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture; and

    Whereas, Donald L. Stemple was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and achieved the rank of Corporal; and

    Whereas, On February 24, 1956, Donald married the love of his life, Grace L. McLean, with whom he shared the joy of having a daughter, Jo Ellen, and a son, Mark L.; and

    Whereas, Donald L. Stemple was further blessed with three loving brothers, Dayton R. Stemple, Jr., and John M. Stemple, who preceded him in death, and James P. Stemple, who survives him; and

     Whereas, Donald L. Stemple’s life was further enriched by his three granddaughters, Casey Stemple, Christine Kemmner, and Kaitlyn Kemmner, and two step grandsons, Chad Smith and Troy Smith; and

    Whereas, Donald L. Stemple enjoyed a rich and varied life, which included co-founding Stemple’s Ready Mix in 1960, serving as President of the company until he was succeeded by his son, Mark, and owning and operating Daythel Farm with his wife, Grace; and

    Whereas, Don was active in various civic organizations including the Belington Kiwanis Club, Barbour County Fair Board, Broaddus Hospital Board and the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce. He was past president of the West Virginia Angus Association and the Builders Supply Association of West Virginia and served on the Board of Directors of the Barbour County Farm Bureau; and

    Whereas, Don was very involved in 4-H and he was the recipient of a Friend of 4-H Award given in recognition of his support for and service to the program; and

    Whereas, The Honorable Donald L. Stemple was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates representing Barbour and Upshur counties in 1980, 1984, 1986, 1988, and 1990, and he served on numerous committees including Government Organization, Finance, Roads and Transportation, and Agriculture and Natural Resources; and

    Whereas, In 1997, Donald L. Stemple was appointed as Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner for the State of West Virginia by Governor Cecil Underwood; and, while Donald liked the Legislature, he loved being ABC Commissioner. During his tenure as ABC Commissioner, Don also served on the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association Board of Directors; and

    Whereas, Sadly, the Honorable Donald L. Stemple passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, leaving behind a life of dedication and commitment to his family, community and state; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Delegates:

    That the House of Delegates hereby memorializes the life of the Honorable Donald L. Stemple, businessman, statesman, civic leader, U.S. Army veteran, and farmer; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the House of Delegates hereby extends its sincere sympathy at the passing of the Honorable Donald L. Stemple; 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 Donald L. Stemple.

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