SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 45
(By Senators Prezioso, Bailey, Dempsey, Facemyer, Love, Minear,
McCabe, Bowman, Edgell, Foster, Jenkins, Plymale and Kessler)
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Judith A. Herndon
Legislative Fellows Program and recognizing the contributions
of its Director, Dr. Stephen Cupps.
Whereas, From 1970 to 1980, the Honorable Judith A. Herndon
diligently served the State of West Virginia for 10 years as both
Senator and Delegate; and
Whereas, In 1978, Judith A. Herndon was rated the most
effective state legislator in a Charleston Gazette survey; and
Whereas, To honor the life and dedication of the Honorable
Judith A. Herndon, a legislative program was established to
instruct undergraduate students from institutions of higher
education in West Virginia; and
Whereas, During the majority of the 25-year history of the
Judith A. Herndon Legislative Fellows Program, Dr. Stephen Cupps
has tirelessly directed the program, dedicating many hours to both
legislators and students; and
Whereas, This successful annual internship program benefits
not only the participating students, but also the members of the
West Virginia Legislature; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby commemorates the 25th anniversary of
the Judith A. Herndon Legislative Fellows Program and recognizes
the contributions of its Director, Dr. Stephen Cupps; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby congratulates Dr.
Stephen Cupps on his continued direction and dedicated service to
the Judith A. Herndon Legislative Fellows Program; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to Dr. Stephen Cupps.