SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 10

(By Senators Kessler, Edgell, Sharpe, Tomblin, Mr. President, Bailey, Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Facemyer, Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Ross, Rowe, Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks and White)


Memorializing the life of the Honorable C. Richard Montgomery, former member of the West Virginia Senate, dedicated public servant and distinguished West Virginian.

Whereas, C. Richard Montgomery was born May 23, 1926, at Clarksburg, Harrison County, the son of Carl F. and Mildred (Leonard) Montgomery. He received his education in public schools, Salem College and West Virginia University; and
Whereas, C. Richard Montgomery served his nation with pride and distinction in the United States Navy during World War II; and
Whereas, A technical assistant for Union Carbide Corporation, C. Richard Montgomery was a former president of the Wetzel County Young Democrats Club and a former member of the State Young Democrats Executive Committee; and
Whereas, In 1964, the Honorable C. Richard Montgomery began his public service to the citizens of West Virginia with his election to the West Virginia Senate from the 2nd Senatorial District; and
Whereas, During his tenure as a member of the Senate, the Honorable C. Richard Montgomery served as Chair of the Senate Committee on the Penitentiary, Vice Chair of the Committee on Aeronautics and as a member of the Senate Committees on Federal Relations, Finance, Labor, Medicine and Sanitation, Public Buildings and Humane Institutions, and Roads and Navigation; and
Whereas, After leaving the Senate, the Honorable C. Richard Montgomery moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to help care for his aging parents. Again, he became active in public service, serving as Director of Planning and Community Development for the City of Fort Lauderdale; and
Whereas, In 1985, the Honorable C. Richard Montgomery retired from his employment in Florida and later moved to Louisville, Ohio; and
Whereas, Sadly, on December 29, 2003, the life of the Honorable C. Richard Montgomery came to an end, leaving behind his loving wife, Patsy (Watson) Montgomery; three daughters, Ricki, Konnie and Denise; five sons, Rick Butler, Ron Alley, Randy Alley, Rodger Alley and Bob Alley; and sister, Midge Blair; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby memorializes the life of the Honorable C. Richard Montgomery, former member of the West Virginia Senate, dedicated public servant and distinguished West Virginian; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby extends its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of the Honorable C. Richard Montgomery; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the family of the late Honorable C. Richard Montgomery.