SENATE RESOLUTION 59

(By Senators Blair (Mr. President), Azinger, Baldwin, Beach, Boley, Brown, Caputo, Clements, Geffert, Grady, Hamilton, Jeffries, Karnes, Lindsay, Maroney, Martin, Maynard, Nelson, Phillips, Plymale, Roberts, Rucker, Smith, Stollings, Stover, Swope, Sypolt, Takubo, Tarr, Trump, Weld, Woelfel, and Woodrum)

[Introduced March 12, 2022]

Recognizing the dedicated public service of the Honorable Michael J. Romano.

Whereas, The Honorable Michael J. Romano was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the son of Melvin J. and Lucie A. Romano; and

Whereas, The Honorable Michael J. Romano attended West Virginia University and the West Virginia University College of Law; and

Whereas, The Honorable Michael J. Romano was elected to the Senate in 2014, where he served two terms representing the 12th senatorial district during the 82nd, 83rd, 84th, and 85th Legislatures; and

Whereas, The Honorable Michael J. Romano has served with distinction in the Senate and throughout his career of public service. He has steadfastly advocated for his constituents and for the benefit of the people of West Virginia; and

Whereas, The Honorable Michael J. Romano’s other public service positions include serving on the Harrison County Commission and in the United States SEC Division of Enforcement; and

Whereas, The Honorable Michael J. Romano has decided not to seek reelection in 2022 and will be leaving the West Virginia Senate where he served with distinction; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes the dedicated public service of the Honorable Michael J. Romano; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate expresses its most sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Honorable Michael J. Romano 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 Michael J. Romano.