SCR 30 — Honoring Hershel "Woody" Williams as one of two WV statues in National Statuary Hall Collection

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Red = new code to be enacted SENATECommittee SubstituteforSENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 30(By Senators Tarr, Phillips, Plymale, Grady, Woodrum, Taylor, Rucker, Weld, Deeds, Woelfel, Nelson, Jeffries, Chapman, andQueen, Queen)[Introduced February 16, 2024] Honoring Hershel "Woody" Williams as one of two West Virginia statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection.Whereas, On July 2, 1864, it became law that, "…the President is hereby authorized to invite each and allCaputo)[Originating the States to provide and furnish statues, in marble or bronze, not exceeding two in number for each State, of deceased persons who have been citizens thereof, and illustrious for their historic renown or for distinguished civic or military services such as each State may deem to be worthy of this national commemoration;" andWhereas, The State of West Virginia recognizes the importanceCommittee ofon honoringFinance; individuals whose contributions reflect the values and achievements of our great state;

reported February 22, 2024] Honoring Hershel "Woody" Williams as one of two West Virginia statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection.Whereas, On July 2, 1864, it became law that, "…the President is hereby authorized to invite each and all the States to provide and furnish statues, in marble or bronze, not exceeding two in number for each State, of deceased persons who have been citizens thereof, and illustrious for their historic renown or for distinguished civic or military services such as each State may deem to be worthy of this national commemoration;" andWhereas, The State of West Virginia recognizes the importance of honoring individuals whose contributions reflect the values and achievements of our great state;

andWhereas, Hershel "Woody" Williams, a native West Virginian, was a distinguished Marine Corps veteran and because of his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty," Hershel "Woody" Williams received the Medal of Honor on October 4,5, 1945, from President Harry S.

and Whereas, The life and achievements of Hershel "Woody" Williams, including his extraordinary courage in battle and founding of the Gold Star Families Program, serve as an inspiration to all West Virginians and Americans, reflecting the spirit of our state and the ideals that the National Statuary Hall Collection seeks to represent;Resolvedrepresent; by the Legislature of West Virginia:That the West Virginia Legislature direct the replacement of the current statue of John Kenna in the National Statuary Hall Collection at the United States Capitol with a statue of Hershel "Woody" Williams;

therefore, be itResolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:That the West Virginia Legislature hereby honors Hershel "Woody" Williams as one of two West Virginia statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection;

and, be it Further Resolved, That the West Virginia Legislature direct the replacement of the current statue of John Kenna in the National Statuary Hall Collection at the United States Capitol with a statue of Hershel "Woody" Williams;

andand, be it Further Resolved, That the current statue of John Kenna be displayed at the State Culture Center following removal from the National Statuary Hall Collection at the United States Capitol;

and, be it Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Architect of the Capitol, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the Presiding Officer of the United States Senate, and the Governor shall submit an official, written request to the Architect of the Capitol to provide a new statue along with a copy of this resolution.resolution.  Bill Status  |  Bill Tracking  |  Legacy WV Code  |  Bulletin Board  |  District Maps  |  Senate Roster  |  House Roster  |  Live  |  Blog  |  Jobs  |  Links  |  Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information.

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