HOUSE RESOLUTION 29
(On Behalf of the Membership of the House of Delegates)
[April 11, 2001]
Commemorating the life of Richard H. Everson, former member of the
House of Delegates from Barbour County.
Whereas, Richard married Penny Neal and was the father of two
children; Angela Nicole and Richard Chad; and
Whereas, Mr. Everson was affiliated in Barbour County in many
ways. He was a member of the Lions Club, AF&AM, Volunteer Fire
Department, American Legion, Chamber of Commerce, Loyal Order of
Moose, NRA, Farm Bureau, Social Order VFW Post 410 and LOOM. He
was also a past President of the Philippi Convention Visitors
Bureau. He served in the United States Army National Guard for six
years; and
Whereas, Mr. Everson was a member of the Church of Christ; and
Whereas, During his elected years from 1992-98, Richard served
on the Committees on Government Organization, Political
Subdivisions, Roads and Transportation and Veterans' Affairs.
During the 73rd Legislature, he held the legislative position of
Vice Chairman of the Committee on Roads and Transportation;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the members of this body express regret and sorrow at the
passing of Richard Everson; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is
hereby directed to prepare copies of this resolution for the family
of Richard H. Everson.