HOUSE RESOLUTION
27
(By Delegate Stevens)
[Adopted by the House of Delegates March 16, 2005]
"Commemorating the life of Olin David "OB" Collins, gentleman, Delegate, and
long-time resident of Tucker County."
Whereas, OB Collins was born on May 5, 1945 in Philadelphia and died in
Davis in Tucker County on February 12, 2005. Most of his life was spent at his
preferential location of Tucker County; and
Whereas, OB Collins, was a large man, with a baritone voice, nicknamed
"Moose" by his fellow coal miners, and the length and breadth of his compassion
and concern for his fellow human beings was not dissimilar with his august torso;
and
Whereas, OB Collins served his beloved Tucker County with grace, dignity
and enthusiasm, as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1987 to
1996; and
Whereas, OB Collins, an accomplished leader with substantial intellect, was
comfortable among the humblest of humanity as well as the most urbane
personages; and
Whereas, OB Collins, though being an individual with numerous
accomplishments and successes, never boasted, and considered his beloved wife
and children to be his greatest accomplishment and success; and
Whereas, The legacy of this thoughtful and conscientious man, and past
member of this Legislative body, is one worthy of emulation; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That while regret is expressed by the members at the death of OB Collins, a
greater expression of rejoice is expressed in the celebration of his steadfast and uplifting life; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a
certified copy of this Resolution for Mr. Collins' best friend in life, his surviving
widow, Betty L. Mullenax Collins.
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