Honoring the life of Tony Whitlow
This is a ceremonial resolution (HCR 13) honoring the late Senator Tony Eugene Whitlow, a longtime West Virginia legislator who served in the House (1970-1982) and Senate (1984-1992), including as Senate President pro Tempore. The resolution commemorates his life, military service, public career, family, and community contributions, directing the Clerk to send a copy to his surviving family members. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Mar 10, 2026
Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 6, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted by Senate (Voice vote)
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee reference dispensed
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted by House, Special Calendar (Roll No. 356)
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Be adopted
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
To House Rules
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marty Gearheart
RRepublican
Co
Bill Anderson
RRepublican
Co
Bill Ridenour
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Campbell
RRepublican
Co
Jim Butler
RRepublican
Co
Joe Ellington
RRepublican
Co
Jordan Maynor
RRepublican
Co
Ray Canterbury
RRepublican
Co
Rick Hillenbrand
RRepublican
Co
Roy Cooper
RRepublican
Co
Sean Hornbuckle
DDemocratic
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