SENATE RESOLUTION 71

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

[Introduced March 12, 2016]

Recognizing the dedicated public service of the Honorable Howard Wellman.

Whereas, The Honorable Howard Wellman was appointed to House of Delegates on December 2, 1984, and elected to the House of Delegates in 1986 and 1988; and

Whereas, The Honorable Howard Wellman was appointed Acting Sergeant at Arms on January 14, 2004, was elected as the 49th Sergeant at Arms of the Senate in 2005, and was reelected in 2007, 2009 and 2011; and

Whereas, The Honorable Howard Wellman executes his duties as Sergeant at Arms with excellence and professionalism; and

Whereas, Howard Wellman’s work behind the scenes as Sergeant at Arms contributes to the smooth function and congeniality of the West Virginia Senate; and

Whereas, Howard Wellman is also active in the community, serving as a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite, Shriners, Jesters, Lions Club, and Loyal Order of Moose; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes the dedicated public service of the Honorable Howard Wellman; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate expresses its most sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Honorable Herb Snyder for his service to the Senate and the people of the State of West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Honorable Howard Wellman.