HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 36
(By Delegate Staton, Varner, Pino, Stalnaker, Talbott, Spencer and G. White)
[Introduced March 11, 2006]

Commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Judith A. Herndon Legislative Fellows Program and recognizing the contributions of its director, Dr. Stephen Cupps.

W HEREAS , Since 1970, Judith A. Herndon diligently served the State of West Virginia for ten years as both Senator and Delegate; and

W HEREAS , In 1978, Judith Herndon was rated the most effective state legislator in a Charleston Gazette survey; and

W HEREAS , To honor the life and dedication of Senator Herndon, a legislative program was established to instruct undergraduate students from institutions of higher learning in West Virginia; and

W HEREAS , During the majority of the twenty-five year history of the Judith A. Herndon Fellows Program, Dr. Stephen Cupps has tirelessly directed the program - - dedicating many hours to both legislators and students; and

W HEREAS , This successful annual internship program benefits not only the participating students, but also the Members of the West Virginia State Legislature; therefore be it

Resolved by the West Virginia House of Delegates:
That the West Virginia House of Delegates hereby commemorates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Judith A. Herndon Legislative Fellows Program; and be it

Further resolved, That the West Virginia House of Delegates congratulates Dr. Stephen Cupps for his continued direction and dedicated service to the Judith A. Herndon Legislative Fellows Program; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby directed to present a copy of the resolution to Dr. Stephen Cupps, Herndon Program Director.