HR 31 Text

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 31

(By Delegates Hamilton, DeLong, Anderson, Andes, Argento, Armstead, Ashley, Azinger, Blair, Border, Brown, Browning, Burdiss, Cann, Canterbury, Caputo, Carmichael, Cowles, Craig, Crosier, Doyle, Duke, Eldridge, Ellem, Ellis, Evans, Fleischauer, Fragale, Frederick, Guthrie, Hartman, Hatfield, Higgins, Hrutkay, Hutchins, Iaquinta, Ireland, Kessler, Kominar, Lane, Longstreth, Manchin, Michael, Miley, C. Miller, J. Miller, Moore, Morgan, Moye, Overington, Palumbo, Paxton, Perry, Pethtel, Pino, D. Poling, M. Poling, Porter, Proudfoot, Reynolds, Rodighiero, Romine, Rowan, Schadler, Schoen, Shaver, Shook, Sobonya, Spencer, Staggers, Stalnaker, Sumner, Swartzmiller, Tabb, Talbott, Tansill, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson, Tucker, Varner, Walters, Wells, Williams, Wysong and Yost)

Commemorating the life of Dale Flint Riggs, gentleman, businessman, and former member of the House of Delegates from Upshur County.

Whereas , Dale Flint Riggs was born on December 28, 1929, at St. Marys, West Virginia, a son of the late William Porter and Rhoda Ann Flint Riggs; and
Whereas , On June 23, 1953, Dale married the former Carolyn Rosalie Lantz who preceded him in death and together they had five children; and
Whereas , Dale was the owner and operator of Galloway Coal Company and Ann Lorentz Coal Tipple and was involved with various oil and gas companies. He was also a charter member of the Progressive Bank NA and had served as chairman and director for the bank; and
Whereas , Dale was an avid West Virginia University Mountaineers fan, having started the first West Virginia University Mountaineer Club in Upshur County; and
Whereas , In 1988, Dale was elected to the House of Delegates where he served the citizens of Upshur County with honor and distinction for six consecutive terms. Dale deeply cared for the Legislature and the legislative process, and he diligently worked with other members regardless of political affiliation to solve the problems confronting our State; and
Whereas , In addition to his public service, Dale dedicated much time to various causes and was a member of numerous organizations, including the Buckhannon Moose Lodge #598, Elks BPOE 1736, the Buckhannon Chamber of Commerce, and the Region 7 Aging Service Board of Directors. He was also a member of the Upshur County Humane Society and donated the land and building for its animal shelter; and
Whereas , Dale's service and commitment to his community were recognized with numerous awards including being named the Upshur County Citizen of the Year by the Buckhannon Chamber of Commerce and Republican of the Year by the Upshur County Republican Executive Committee. He was also presented the Strawberry Spirit Award by the West Virginia Strawberry Association; and
Whereas , Dale departed his earthly life on July 30, 2007, at the age of seventy-seven, and his passing should not go unnoticed by this body; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That regret is hereby expressed by the members of the House of Delegates at the death of Dale Flint Riggs, gentleman, businessman and former member of the House of Delegates from Upshur County; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward certified copies of this resolution to his children, Mark Riggs, Gregory Dale Riggs, Susan Riggs Arey, Jane Riggs, and Robyn Riggs Simons.

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