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SR 68

Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Charles Houston Clements

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Azinger and 25 co-sponsors

The bill formally recognizes and honors Charles Houston Clements for his long public service in West Virginia, noting his career and decision not to seek re-election in 2026.

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Bill Summary · SR 68

Summary of Senate Resolution 68 (SR 68), 2026 Session, West Virginia

What is the bill and its purpose

  • SR 68 is a Senate Resolution recognizing the dedicated public service of the Honorable Charles Houston Clements.
  • The resolution notes Clements’s personal background, education, and lengthy tenure in West Virginia public service, including legislative service and leadership roles.
  • It also announces that Clements has chosen not to seek re-election in 2026.

Key provisions and changes

  • Official recognition: The resolution formalizes commendation of Charles Houston Clements by the West Virginia Senate.
  • Biographical acknowledgment: It recounts Clements’s:
    • Birthdate (August 21, 1943) and family background.
    • Education (A.B. in Mathematics from West Virginia University).
    • Legislative service history (elected to the House of Delegates in 1994; appointed to the Senate on January 28, 2017; elected to the Senate in 2019 and reelected in 2023).
    • Leadership role (Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure during the 84th, 85th, and 86th Legislatures).
  • Future action: Declares that Clements will not seek re-election in 2026.
  • Gratitude and acknowledgment: The resolution expresses sincere appreciation and gratitude for his dedication and contribution to West Virginia citizens.

Who is affected

  • The primary subject is Charles Houston Clements, with formal recognition by the Senate.
  • The broader impact is symbolic and ceremonial, reflecting appreciation from the Senate to a longtime public official.
  • There are no policy changes, appropriations, or regulatory amendments proposed by SR 68.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and consideration:
    • Introduced March 14, 2026.
    • Immediate consideration requested; committee reference dispensed.
  • Passage:
    • Adopted on March 14, 2026 (Roll Call No. 678).
  • Next steps:
    • As a Senate Resolution, it serves as an official expression of the Senate’s sentiments and is typically transmitted to the honoree; it does not become law and does not alter statutes or budgets.

Additional context

  • The resolution lists a broad slate of co-sponsors from the Senate, highlighting bipartisan or cross-member support for recognizing Clements’s service.
  • This is a ceremonial measure commonly used to honor retiring or departing public officials.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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