Introduced Version
House Resolution 25 History
| 
Email
Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 25
[Adopted by the House, February 25, 2008]
[By Delegates Wysong, Tabb, Hartman, Proudfoot, Doyle, Anderson, Andes,
Argento, Armstead, Ashley, Azinger, Barker, Beach, Blair, Boggs, Border,
Brown, Browning, Burdiss, Campbell, Cann, Canterbury, Caputo, Carmichael,
Cowles, Craig, Crosier, DeLong, Duke, Eldridge, Ellem, Ellis, Ennis, Evans,
Fleischauer, Fragale, Frederick, Gall, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hatfield, Higgins,
Hrutkay, Hutchins, Iaquinta, Ireland, Kessler, Klempa, Kominar, Lane, Long,
Longstreth, Mahan, Manchin, Marshall, Martin, Michael, Miley, C. Miller, J. Miller,
Moore, Morgan, Moye, Overington, Palumbo, Paxton, Perdue, Perry, Pethtel,
Pino, D. Poling, M. Poling, Porter, Reynolds, Rodighiero, Romine, Rowan,
Schadler, Schoen, Shaver, Shook, Sobonya, Spencer, Staggers, Stalnaker,
Stemple, Stephens, Sumner, Swartzmiller, Talbott, Tansill, Mr. Speaker, Mr.
Thompson, Tucker, Varner, Walters, Webster, Wells, White, Williams and Yost]
"Commemorating the passing of Brian William Linn,
West Virginia State Trooper, Soldier, Husband, Father
and a great asset to his Community, State and Country."
Whereas, Trooper Brian William Linn was born in Elkins, West Virginia on April
22, 1982, to Thomas C. Linn and Mary Ruth Snelson; and
Whereas, Trooper Linn graduated from Elkins High School in 2000, where he
was active in athletics and other extracurricular activities, and was an avid
outdoorsman; and
Whereas, Trooper Linn enlisted in the West Virginia Army National Guard's
229th Engineering Unit at Camp Dawson, West Virginia, in April of 2000, and was
deployed to Camp Doha, Kuwait, as part of Operation Enduring Freedom before
transferring to the A Battery 201st Field Artillery Unit and was later deployed to
Scania, Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
Whereas, Trooper Linn was honorably discharged on March 24, 2007, having
attained the rank of Specialist E-4, and having been awarded the Army Achievement
Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism
Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device, the Army Service Ribbon,
and a Driver's Mechanic Badge; and
Whereas, Trooper Linn enlisted in the West Virginia State Police on September
26, 2005, and graduated from the West Virginia State Police Academy as a member of
the 55th Cadet Class and earned an Associate's Degree in Police Science from Marshall
University during his State Police training. He was stationed at the Charles Town State
Police Detachment in Jefferson County, and became a resident of Martinsburg; and
Whereas, Trooper Brian Linn, died in the line of duty on November 3, 2007,
while responding to a call for assistance by a fellow Trooper at Kearneysville; and
Whereas, Trooper Linn is survived by his wife, Melissa; two daughters, Paige,
age 9 and Madeline, age 2, and was a proud and dedicated husband and father; and
Whereas, Trooper Linn is also survived by his parents Thomas C. Linn and Mary
Ruth Snelson, and by his stepmother, Vicki Linn, stepfather, Arnold Snelson, two
brothers, Marty Linn and Aaron Linn, two stepsisters, Mandi Foster and Holly
Baughman, two stepbrothers, Michael Foster and Larry Snelson, paternal grandmother,
Madeline Linn Phillips, one niece, two nephews, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins;
and
Whereas, Trooper Linn is further survived by his faithful co-workers from
Troop Two of the West Virginia State Police: Troopers Keith Martin, Mike Dickerson,
Martin Glende, Brock Chandler, Joe Bush, Craig Morton, Derek Underwood, Dave Heil,
Jonathon Moon, Janette Schuessler, Keith Castle, Jonathon Meeks, Jeremy Phillips and
Ed Anderson; and
Whereas, The West Virginia State Police play an essential role in safeguarding
the safety, rights and freedoms of all West Virginians, often at their own peril; and
Whereas, Trooper Brian Linn gave of himself with bravery in the face of
personal danger and in his supreme sacrifice for his community brings honor to his
family, friends, fellow troopers, the citizens of Randolph, Jefferson and Berkeley
Counties, and the entire State of West Virginia; and
Whereas, All West Virginians mourn the tragic loss of this quiet and reserved,
yet brave and loyal young native son who gave his life to protect his fellow man and
advance the common good; and
Whereas, The passing of Brian William Linn should not go unnoticed; therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That regret is hereby expressed by the members at the passing on of Brian
William Linn, state trooper, soldier, husband, father, and beloved gentleman whose
unwavering commitment to serving others touched the lives of many West Virginians; a
man who loved his family, his Country and his State; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a certified
copy of this resolution for the family of Brian William Linn who have suffered a great
loss, including his beloved wife, Melissa Linn; his daughter, Paige Linn; his daughter
Madeline Linn; his father, Thomas C. Linn; and his mother, Mary Ruth Snelson; as well
as to the Troop Commander of the Charles Town Detachment of the West Virginia
State Police, the Adjutant General of West Virginia National Guard and the principal of
Elkins High School.
I, GREGORY M. GRAY, Clerk of the House
of Delegates, and as such Clerk, Keeper of the
Rolls of the Legislature of West Virginia,
hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of House Resolution 25, which
was adopted by the House of Delegates on the
25th day of February, 2008.
Gregory M. Gray
Clerk of the House of Delegates
February 25, 2008
Webmaster | © 2024 West Virginia Legislature **
