HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 41
(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss and Delegates Cann, Iaquinta, Fragale
and Miley )
"In memory of Samuel A. Ellis, gentleman, businessman and former
member of the House of Delegates from Harrison County."
Whereas, Samuel A. Ellis was born on October 12, 1913, in
Willard, West Virginia, the son of the late Anthony and Marie
Theresa Allessio; and
Whereas, Mr. Ellis unselfishly served his Community as a school
teacher and band director at Roosevelt-Wilson High School, where he
was later instrumental in organizing and directing the R-W Alumni
Band; and
Whereas, Mr. Ellis was an astute businessman, having partnered
with his brothers in the Ellis Restaurant and Drive-In Theater from
1950 to 1981; and
Whereas, Mr. Ellis, who resided at Clarksburg in Harrison
County, served his State with honor and distinction as a member of
the House of Delegates, elected thereto in 1949; and
Whereas, Mr. Ellis was an active Alumnus of Salem College in
the 1930 and 1940's and he led the "Sammy Ellis Orchestra", a
popular dance band; and
Whereas, Mr. Ellis passed away on March 25, 2005; and
Whereas, Mr. Ellis' departure from this life should not go
unnoticed; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That regret is hereby expressed by the members of the House of
Delegates at the death of Samuel A. Ellis, gentleman, businessman
and former member of the House of Delegates; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
provide a certified copy of this Resolution to the Harrison County
Commission and to Mr. Ellis' sons, Richard L. Ellis of Atlanta,
Georgia, David J. Ellis of Charleston, West Virginia and Sam J.
Ellis of New York, New York, in care of David J. Ellis of
Charleston.
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