West Virginia Senate Bill SR23

West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/11/25
• Enrolled: 3/12/25
• Passed: 3/12/25

Caption

Memorializing life of Janie Lou White

Summary

Senate Resolution 23 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and public service of Janie Lou White, the former Executive Director of the Preston County Senior Citizens Program. The resolution recounts her 34 years of service, her educational background in gerontology, and her work supporting older adults through travel, wellness, education, and community engagement. It also highlights her volunteerism and involvement in local support organizations, as well as her role as a mentor and advocate for both seniors and staff. The resolution expresses the Senate’s condolences to White’s family and formally memorializes her legacy. It directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to her family. The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any state law; it is a ceremonial legislative action recognizing an individual’s contributions to the community and public service.

Impact

SR23 has no substantive legal effect on state statutes, regulations, or agency authority. Its impact is symbolic and commemorative: it places the Senate’s official recognition of Janie Lou White into the legislative record, honors her service to Preston County seniors, and authorizes transmission of the resolution to her family. No affected parties are regulated or required to take action under the resolution.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SR23 is uniformly respectful and positive. The resolution is written in a memorial tone, emphasizing White’s kindness, dedication, and long record of service to seniors and the broader community. Because the bill is a tribute rather than a policy measure, there is no recorded opposition, vote controversy, or committee debate in the provided materials.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. The resolution appears to have been introduced as a noncontroversial memorial measure, and no committee transcripts or votes are provided showing disagreement. Any discussion would likely have focused on White’s legacy and the appropriateness of honoring her public service, rather than on policy differences or legal consequences.