SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 41
(By Senators Weeks, McKenzie, Sprouse, Harrison,
McCabe, Foster, Yoder, Jenkins and Fanning)
Recognizing the achievements of the late John J. Young, Jr.,
educator and renowned rail photographer.
Whereas, John J. Young, Jr., was born in Wheeling, Ohio
County; and
Whereas, John J. Young, Jr., worked for both Wheeling Mold and
Foundry and the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad. In 1959, he moved
to Binghamton, New York, and worked for Stickley Sivers Photo.
Later, he worked in the audiovisual department at Broome Technical
Community College; and
Whereas, John J. Young, Jr., had an exceptional relationship
with students and later became the student advisor for the BTCC
Student Government. He initiated a camera club on campus and
taught students the art of photography. The formation of the
camera club brought about the creation of photography classes, also
taught by John J. Young, Jr., which are now part of Broome
Technical Community College's communications curriculum; and
Whereas, John J. Young, Jr., retired from Broome Technical
Community College in 1995 and returned to his beloved West
Virginia; and
Whereas, John J. Young, Jr., gained prominence in photography
and is one of the world's most renowned rail photographers, with
his photographs being published worldwide; and
Whereas, Sadly, John J. Young, Jr., passed away on November
27, 2004, leaving behind his beloved wife Elizabeth, five children
and their spouses and several grandchildren and great-
grandchildren; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the achievements of the late
John J. Young, Jr., educator and renowned rail photographer; and,
be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate express its pride at the
accomplishments of John J. Young, Jr., a native West Virginian;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the family of the late John J. Young,
Jr.
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