H. R. 5--"Commemorating the passing of Ralph Ben Hovermale, former Delegate, businessman and community leader."
Whereas, Ralph Ben Hovermale of Berkeley Springs in Morgan County was born March 29, 1909, the son of O. B. and Edna Hovermale, and died September 19, 1990; and
Whereas, He was married to Anna Hunter Hovermale who died on October 27, l985, leaving behind two daughters, Anna Jo Crosby and Cynthia Ann Hovermale; and
Whereas, He was President and Manager of the Berkeley Club Bottling & Manufacturing Company, Inc., and a member of the board of directors of Citizens National Bank; and
Whereas, Mr. Hovermale devoted much of his life to his community and to worthwhile projects within his community, including his membership in the Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, Morgan County Wildlife Association and the Morgan County Economic Development Corporation; and
Whereas, He served as a member of this body from 1962 until 1966; and
Whereas, Ralph Ben Hovermale's life represented the highest qualities of public service and his passing has saddened us all; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That regret is hereby expressed by the members at the passing of Ralph Ben Hovermale, former delegate, businessman and community leader; and, be it
Further Resolved , That the Clerk of the House is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the daughters of Ralph Ben Hovermale.