SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
(By Senators Minear, Hunter, Tomblin, Mr. President, Bailey,
Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer,
Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe,
McKenzie, Minard, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Ross, Rowe, Sharpe,
Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks and White)
Memorializing the life the Honorable Charlton N. "Bud" Harman,
veteran, prominent businessman, former member of the House of
Delegates, former member of the Senate, dedicated public
servant and distinguished West Virginian.
Whereas, Charlton N. "Bud" Harman was born August 16, 1915, in
Davis, Tucker County, the son of the late Charles Newton Harman and
Stella M. (Kimble) Harman; and
Whereas, Charlton N. "Bud" Harman received his education in
the public schools of Tucker County; Parkard Merlin School,
Warrington, England; New England Aircraft School, Boston,
Massachusetts; Bell Aircraft School, Niagara Falls, New York; and
completed courses in drawing and design and a course in state and
local government at West Virginia University; and
Whereas, Charlton N. "Bud" Harman served his nation with pride
and distinction in the United States Air Force during World War II
and was the recipient of five major battle stars; and
Whereas, On August 11, 1946, Charlton N. "Bud" Harman wed his beloved wife, Harriet (Dempsey) Harman, with whom he shared the joy
of having two sons, Douglas Harman of Spartansburg, South Carolina,
and Kyle Harman, who preceded him in death, and one daughter,
Charlene (Harman) Paden of Greenville, North Carolina; and
Whereas, Charlton N. "Bud" Harman was the Superintendent of
Harman Construction Company, Grafton, Taylor County, and worked in
this business for over 40 years; and
Whereas, Charlton N. "Bud" Harman began his public service
with his election to the House of Delegates in 1968. After serving
one term in the House, the Honorable Charlton N. "Bud" Harman was
elected to the Senate from the fifteenth senatorial district and
served five consecutive terms; and
Whereas, During his tenure in the Senate, the Honorable
Charlton N. "Bud" Harman served on numerous committees, including
the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Rules. He also
served on the Select Committee on Quality Education and the Select
Committee on Flood Recovery; and
Whereas, The Honorable Charlton N. "Bud" Harman served the
Senate as Minority Leader during the 64th, 67th and 68th
Legislatures. As Minority Leader, his knowledge and expertise of
the legislative process earned him the respect and admiration of
all who served with him; and
Whereas, After leaving the Legislature, the Honorable Charlton
N. "Bud" Harman continued his community service as a member of the Grafton Lodge #15 AF&AM, Knight Templar, Demolay Commandry #11 of
Grafton, Grafton Elks Lodge #308, Taylor County American Legion,
Post #12 and the VFW Memorial City Post #3081. He served on the
Board of Directors of Salem College and the Taylor County Sheltered
Workshop; and
Whereas, Sadly, the long and productive life of the Honorable
Charlton N. "Bud" Harman came to an end on Wednesday, November 26,
2003, when he passed away at his residence in his beloved Grafton.
With his passing, he left behind a host of family and friends who
have a wealth of memories to share about his life, legacy and
public service; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby memorializes the life of the Honorable
Charlton N. "Bud" Harman, veteran, prominent businessman, former
member of the House of Delegates, former member of the Senate,
dedicated public servant and distinguished West Virginian; and, be
it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to his beloved wife Harriet Harman, son
Douglas Harman and daughter Charlene (Harman) Paden.