HOUSE RESOLUTION 28
(By Delegates Staton and Sparks)
H. R. 28 -- "Commemorating the passing of Morris L. Meadows, former Delegate, community leader and trusted friend."
whereas, Morris L. Meadows, a former member of the House of Delegates from Wyoming County, died on Saturday evening March 28, 1998. Born on June 17, 1917, in Pageton, West Virginia, Morris received his education in the public schools of Wyoming County and Concord College; and
whereas, Married May 21, 1940, to the former Ruby A. Bellew, they had two daughters, Lillian and Jennifer; and
whereas, He did not let his affliction with polio hinder his life. He started teaching at Brenton Grade School in 1938, and the following year became principal. His desire for learning eventually led him to become an electrician, and during the Second World War, he worked in the Naval Shipyards in Portsmouth, Virginia. Following WWII, he was elected as a Justice of Peace in Baileysville, and later served as the Postmaster in the Baileysville Post Office and also served on the Board of Education in Wyoming County; and
whereas, Morris L. Meadows served his county and state with distinction, integrity and honesty. His devotion to learning and to his community will certainly be missed; therefore, be it


Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That regret is hereby expressed by the members of the House of Delegates at the passing of Morris L. Meadows, former member, colleague and friend; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates be hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Mrs. Ruby A. Meadows, his wife, and to his two daughters, Lillian M. Meadows and Jennifer E. Stewart.