SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 86
(By Senators Prezioso, Oliverio, Dempsey and Kessler)

Requesting the State Building Commission officially name the hospital building at the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center the "Nick Fantasia Building".

Whereas, Nicola "Nick" Fantasia, of Marion County, was born January 3, 1923, the son of the late Louis and Rose DiGiancomo Fantasia; and

Whereas, Nick Fantasia was an educator and principal in the Marion County school system for more than 40 years; and

Whereas, Nick Fantasia served the citizens of Marion County with pride and distinction as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates for 22 years; and

Whereas, Nick Fantasia was the founder of a family-owned radio station and was a familiar voice of the "Italian Hour", which broadcast for nearly 60 years; and

Whereas, Nick Fantasia actively participated in numerous civic organizations and was a beloved member of his church; and

Whereas, Sadly, Nick Fantasia passed away September 12, 2005, leaving behind a host of family and friends; and

Whereas, It is fitting that a tribute be established to honor the memory and public service of Nick Fantasia for his many contributions to his community and the State of West Virginia; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Legislature hereby requests the State Building Commission officially name the hospital building at the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center the "Nick Fantasia Building"; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the State Building Commission.