HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.21

[By Delegate Poling]

[Adopted by the House on March 3, 2005]

Commemorating the life of Harold W. Shaffer

husband, friend, benefactor, school teacher,

U.S. Army Veteran and dedicated public servant.



Whereas, Harold W. Shaffer was born May 28, 1907, at Parsons, the son of the late Harry S. and Stella Shaffer; and

Whereas, Harold W. Shaffer received an undergraduate degree and Master's degree from Fairmont College and West Virginia University, respectively; and

Whereas, Harold W. Shaffer served honorably in the United States Army uring World War Two and after being honorably discharged, served in the West Virginia House of Delegates; and

Whereas, Harold W. Shaffer's primary vocation in life during his working years was that of high school teacher at Parsons High School, a role he served with distinction, while sponsoring the National Honor Society and Hi-Y Clubs at Parsons High School; and

Whereas, Harold W. Shaffer and his wife Ruth, lived most of their lives in Phillipi, West Virginia, a community that embodied a local heritage they revered - to the extent they felt compelled to "give something back to", acting as cobenefactors, donating the interest income from personal savings accounts to local organizations; and

Whereas, Harold W. Shaffer and his wife, Ruth, created a substantial endowment, known as the Community Foundation, a donor advised fund, directing that specific portions of its income be distributed among certain worthy organizations that benefit the community; and

Whereas, Among the organizations that Harold and his wife supported, with their kind and civic benevolence were the Barbour and Tucker County Libraries, the 4-H, The Adaland Mansion (a local site on the National Register), the Barbour County Senior Citizens and, the Phillipi Volunteer Fire Department - among others; and
Whereas, Harold W. Shaffer, departed this earth, leaving his beloved wife, Ruth, a widow, on January 23rd of this year; therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That while regret is hereby expressed by the members at the passing of this benevolent and upright citizen, the members also rejoice in his life; a life which enthusiastically served people, community and country; and, be it

Further Resolved,
That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby directed to prepare a copy of this Resolution for Ruth Shaffer, widow of the deceased, and for the Barbour County Senior Center, located in Phillipi.