SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 53

(By Senators Cann, Yost, Prezioso, Unger and Kessler (Mr. President))

Memorializing the life of James Dominick LaRosa, businessman, philanthropist and distinguished West Virginian.

    Whereas, James Dominick LaRosa was born on December 22, 1926, the son of James and Emilia (Cava) LaRosa; and

    Whereas, James Dominick LaRosa, upon graduation from Washington Irving High School in Clarksburg in 1944, attended West Virginia University and graduated in 1948 with a degree in Business Administration, after which he went to work with his father at LaRosa Fuel Company; and

    Whereas, James Dominick LaRosa assumed the position of President of LaRosa Fuel Company at the age of thirty-five and became committed to the values taught to him by his parents by becoming invested in enhancing and improving quality of life for his family, his community and all of north-central West Virginia; and

    Whereas, James Dominick LaRosa was a visionary, using his success in business to benefit everyone around him, from local and regional commercial development and attracting world renowned talent Pete Dye to north-central West Virginia to design the Pete Dye Golf Club, to assisting local civic groups, government agencies and animal rights groups. His passion for philanthropy will be felt by many future generations of West Virginians to come; and

    Whereas, James Dominick LaRosa is a shining example to the world of what can be accomplished with perseverance, strong will, a compassionate heart and a genuine love for his state and his fellow West Virginians; and

    Whereas, Sadly, James Dominick LaRosa passed away on February 15, 2014, at the age of eighty-seven, bringing an end to a long, productive life of dedicated public service; and

    Whereas, Although he is gone, James Dominick LaRosa left his accomplishments and successes in life behind for everyone to remember him by and his spirit will resound throughout the hills of West Virginia forever; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Senate:

    That the Senate hereby memorializes the life of James Dominick LaRosa, businessman, philanthropist and distinguished West Virginian; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Senate acknowledges and is truly grateful for James Dominick LaRosa’s dedication and commitment to his community and the State of West Virginia, and expresses its sincere condolences to the many family members and friends he left behind, as we mourn the loss of a great 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 James Dominick LaRosa.