SENATE RESOLUTION 34

(By Senators Palumbo, Walters, Gaunch, Takubo, Ashley, Beach, Blair, Boley, Boso, Carmichael, Cline, Cole (Mr. President), Facemire, Ferns, Hall, Karnes, Kessler, Kirkendoll, Laird, Leonhardt, Maynard, Miller, Mullins, Plymale, Prezioso, Romano, Snyder, Stollings, Sypolt, Trump, Unger, Williams, Woelfel and Yost)

[Introduced February 12, 2016.]

Memorializing the life of Virginia Mae Ellars, devoted wife, mother, sister and friend; former long-time employee of the West Virginia Senate; and dedicated public servant.

Whereas, Virginia Mae Ellars was a lifelong resident of Charleston, West Virginia, and enjoyed a long, distinguished career in the West Virginia Senate; and

Whereas, Virginia Mae Ellars began her tenure in the West Virginia Senate in 1948 as an interim committee secretary and would go on to become the Bill Clerk and Chief Journal Clerk of the Senate before her retirement in 1986; and

Whereas, Virginia Mae Ellars continued serving the Senate part-time after her retirement as a proofreader during legislative sessions, training new staff and imparting her 38 years of institutional knowledge to them; and

Whereas, Virginia Mae Ellars was married to her beloved husband, James, with whom she shared the joy of having three children: Cherie, Daniel and James; and

Whereas, Virginia Mae Ellars was devoted to her family and friends, was a role model to many and demonstrated the importance of home and family in preserving our culture, our moral values, our traditions and our crafts; and

Whereas, Virginia Mae Ellars was a dedicated public servant who truly loved the West Virginia Senate and it is fitting that the Senate pay tribute to her life, legacy and loyalty; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby memorializes the life of Virginia Mae Ellars, devoted wife, mother, sister and friend; former long-time employee of the West Virginia Senate; and dedicated public servant; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate expresses its most sincere and heart-felt condolences to the family of Virginia Mae Ellars; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the family of Virginia Mae Ellars.