SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6

(By Senators Williams, Sypolt, Blair, Trump, Plymale, D. Hall and Beach)

Honoring the public service of Doris Marks on the occasion of Mineral County Day at the Legislature.

            Whereas, Doris Marks of Carpendale, West Virginia, in Mineral County, was known statewide for her involvement in the political process and for her dedicated public service to the people and town of Carpendale, West Virginia; and

            Whereas, Doris Marks was a founding member and the first Mayor of the Town of Carpendale, where she served from her election on January 2, 1990, until her death in 2003; and

            Whereas, During her tenure as Mayor of Carpendale, Doris Marks was a visionary and displayed strong leadership skills, which resulted in the completion of several town improvement projects including a new sewer system and a new water system; and

            Whereas, Doris Marks was the recipient of numerous honors including being named a Distinguished West Virginian and having a state highway bridge named in her memory; and

            Whereas, Doris Marks was a tireless worker and dedicated public servant whose influence touched the lives of many, not only in Carpendale, but throughout Mineral County and the entire State of West Virginia; and

            Whereas, Doris Marks will be remembered for many generations to come and her contributions to Carpendale, Mineral County and the State of West Virginia will forever remain embedded as an everlasting tribute to her memory; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate:

            That the Senate hereby honors the public service of Doris Marks on the occasion of Mineral County Day at the Legislature; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Senate acknowledges the public contributions of Doris Marks to Carpendale, Mineral County and the State of West Virginia; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials from Mineral County.