SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14
(By Senators Deem, Edgell, Kessler, Tomblin, Mr. President,
Bailey, Barnes, Boley, Bowman, Caruth, Chafin, Dempsey, Facemyer,
Fanning, Foster, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins,
Lanham, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Oliverio,
Plymale, Prezioso, Sharpe, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks, White and
Yoder)
Memorializing the life of the Honorable David G. Hanlon, former
member of the West Virginia Senate and dedicated public
servant.
Whereas, David G. Hanlon was born June 23, 1935, in Pennsboro,
Ritchie County, the son of the late Oris G. and Janet Wilson
Hanlon; and
Whereas, Following his graduation from Cairo High School,
David G. Hanlon joined the United States Army Reserve in 1957 and
was honorably discharged in 1963; and
Whereas, David G. Hanlon earned an AB degree from Marietta
College and was a graduate of the West Virginia University College
of Law in 1966; and
Whereas, From 1967 to 1971, David G. Hanlon served as Director
of Continuing Legal Education and Assistant Dean and Professor of
Law at West Virginia University College of Law; and
Whereas, In 1971, David G. Hanlon began practicing law in
Harrisville, Ritchie County. He was the owner of the Model Theater
of Harrisville and held an operating interest in the Marble Factory
in Cairo; and
Whereas, In 1976, David G. Hanlon was elected to the West
Virginia Senate from the third senatorial district and served until
1980. During his tenure in the Senate, he served as a member of
the Senate committees on Agriculture, Finance, Health, Labor and
Local Government; and
Whereas, In 1986, the Honorable David G. Hanlon was appointed
judge of the West Virginia Court of Claims and served as presiding
judge in 1990; and
Whereas, The Honorable David G. Hanlon was a three-term
prosecuting attorney of Ritchie County. He also served his
community in such civic organizations as the Harrisville Lodge 98,
AF&AM; the Harrisville Lodge 99, IOOF; and the Nemesis Shrine; and
Whereas, The Honorable David G. Hanlon was married to his
beloved wife, Carole, with whom he shared the joy of having two
daughters, Khara Gael Hanlon and Meghan Gael Hanlon; and
Whereas, Sadly, the Honorable David G. Hanlon passed away on
January 25, 2006, bringing to an end a long and productive life of
dedication and commitment to his community and state; therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby memorializes the life of the Honorable
David G. Hanlon, former member of the West Virginia Senate and
dedicated public servant; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere sympathy
at the passing of the Honorable David G. Hanlon; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the family of the Honorable David G.
Hanlon.