SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
(By Senators Helmick, Ross, Minear, Love, Schoonover, Sharpe,
Dittmar, Minard, Chafin, McCabe, Unger, Fanning, Ball,
Anderson, Jackson, Kessler, Edgell, Plymale, Redd, Hunter and
Tomblin, Mr. President)
Commemorating the 250th birthday of Marlinton, West Virginia.
Whereas, Marlinton, West Virginia, is the location of the
first United States settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains;
and
Whereas, Marlin and Sewell built the first cabin in the
Pocahontas County woods in 1749; and
Whereas, Marlinton has great historical significance to its
residents and to the residents of the State of West Virginia;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby commemorates the 250th birthday
celebration of Marlinton; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to
forward a copy of this resolution to the Mayor of Marlinton.