SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 39
(By Senators Plymale, Jenkins, Tomblin, Mr. President, Bailey,
Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer,
Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Kessler, Love, McCabe,
McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Oliverio, Prezioso, Ross, Rowe, Sharpe,
Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks and White)
Memorializing the life of the Honorable H. Darrel Darby, former
podiatric surgeon, businessman, member of the Senate,
dedicated public servant and distinguished West Virginian.
Whereas, H. Darrel Darby was born January 8, 1928, in
Qwinwood, Greenbrier County, the son of Robert B. and Loraine
(Richards) Darby; and
Whereas, H. Darrel Darby received his education in public
schools, Marshall University, Anderson College and Ohio College of
Podiatric Medicine; and
Whereas, He served his nation with pride and distinction in
the United States Coast Guard from 1945 to 1947; and
Whereas, H. Darrel Darby was married to Laura (Boggs) Darby
and was the proud father of six children, Michael Darby of Beckley,
Ann (Darby) Getty of Cumberland, Maryland, Beth (Darby) Upton of
Huntington, Sandra (Darby) Smith of Nicholasville, Kentucky, Darrel
Darby II of Huntington and Linette (Darby) Heydinger of Duluth,
Georgia. He was the proud grandfather of 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and
Whereas, H. Darrel Darby was elected to the West Virginia
Senate from the fifth Senatorial District in 1972 and served until
1976; and
Whereas, During his tenure in the Senate, the Honorable H.
Darrel Darby served on numerous committees, including the
committees on Finance, Labor and Confirmations. He served as
Chairman of the Committee on Health from 1973 to 1976 and Chairman
of the Committee on Enrolled Bills in 1976. He also served on the
Senate and House Subcommittee on Health from 1973 to 1976; and
Whereas, Upon leaving the Legislature, the Honorable H. Darrel
Darby continued his community service through his active
participation in a number of civic-minded organizations; and
Whereas, The Honorable H. Darrel Darby was also a prominent
businessman and served as Chairman of the Board, Laurel Lodge
Enterprises, Inc.; Chairman of the Board, Darco International,
Inc.; Chairman of the Board, Shanghai Darco Medical Products Ltd.,
Shanghai, China; and Chairman of the Board, Darco Europe, Diessen,
Germany; and
Whereas, The Honorable H. Darrel Darby was recognized for his
outstanding success in business and was named Regional Entrepreneur
of the Year in 1996 by Merrell Lynch. He was awarded the
Distinguished Service Award by the West Virginia Podiatric Medical
Association and was inducted into the Marshall University Business Hall of Fame. The International Foundation for Foot Surgery,
headquartered in Germany, established the Darrel Darby Annual Award
for Foot Surgery. He was named one of America's Most Influential
Podiatrists by Podiatry Management Magazine in 2001 and was awarded
the Distinguished Service Citation for 2004, the highest award
given by the American Podiatric Medical Association; and
Whereas, Sadly, the long and productive life of the Honorable
H. Darrel Darby came to an end when he passed away on Tuesday,
November 18, 2003. With his passing, he left behind a host of
family and friends who have a wealth of memories to share about his
life, legacy and public service; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby memorializes the life of the Honorable
H. Darrel Darby, former podiatric surgeon, prominent businessman,
member of the West Virginia Senate, dedicated public servant and
distinguished West Virginian; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to Laura Darby, Michael Darby, Ann Getty,
Beth Upton, Sandra Smith, Darrel Darby II and Linette Heydinger.
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