Senate Resolution No. 39
(By Senators Tomblin, Mr. President, McCabe, Foster, Wells,
Sprouse, Unger, Bailey, Barnes, Boley, Bowman, Caruth, Chafin,
Deem, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Green, Guills, Hall,
Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McKenzie, Minard,
Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Sharpe, Stollings,
Sypolt, White and Yoder)
Memorializing the life of Linda V. Pennington, devoted employee of
the West Virginia Senate and dedicated West Virginian.
Whereas, Linda V. Pennington was born August 16, 1960, the
daughter of Floyd and Virginia Pennigton of Belle, Kanawha County,
West Virginia; and
Whereas, Linda V. Pennington was a graduate of DuPont High
School; and
Whereas, Linda V. Pennington was the loving mother of her
beloved son, Everette Daniel Pennington; and
Whereas, Linda V. Pennington joined the staff of the West
Virginia Senate on June 16, 1990. Her dedication to duty and
responsibility, her qualities and strengths, and especially her
vibrant personality and ringing laughter endeared her to us. We
know that her life touched us all and we each have memories of her
that we will treasure; and
Whereas, Sadly, and suddenly, the life Linda V. Pennington
came to an end on December 29, 2007, leaving behind her loving son Everette, and life partner Joe Green, mother, Virginia Compton and
brother Danny, along with a host of family and friends; therefore,
be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby memorializes the life of Linda V.
Pennington, devoted employee of the West Virginia Senate and
dedicated West Virginian; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby extends its sincere
sympathy at the passing of Linda V. Pennington; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the family of Linda V. Pennington.