Bill Text: WV HR21 | 2023 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Medal of Valor nominee, WV State Police Trooper Eric Michael Workman.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 88-12)
Status: (Passed) 2023-03-11 - Completed legislative action [HR21 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2023-HR21-Introduced.html
HOUSE RESOLUTION 21
(By Delegate Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker))
On behalf of the entire membership
March 11, 2023
Supporting the recommendation of the First Responders Honor Board that Medal of Valor nominee, West Virginia State Police Trooper Eric Michael Workman, be posthumously awarded the West Virginia Medal of Valor.
Whereas, The Medal of Valor is awarded to firefighters, law-enforcement officers, and emergency medical services personnel who distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity and at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty in the performance of their duties; and
Whereas, Trooper Eric Michael Workman of Ivydale, Clay County, West Virginia, a lifelong West Virginian who personified the ethos of integrity, public service, and excellence that we fellow West Virginians respect and admire; and
Whereas, upon graduation from Clay County High School in 2004 he attended West Virginia State University, where Trooper Workman’s talents and performance as a baseball player were renowned, he was selected 2nd Team All American in 2009, along with player and hitter of the year for the Yellowjackets; and
Whereas, Trooper Workman heeded the call of public service, entering the West Virginia State Police Academy, from which he graduated in August of 2011, committing his life to serving the people of this great state; and
Whereas, Upon Graduation from the State Police Academy Trooper Eric Michael Workman, with title bestowed, served as a member of the West Virginia State Police Honor Guard and as a member the State Troopers Association, and
Whereas, Just one short year following his graduation from the State Police Academy, Trooper Workman, while serving in the line of duty, consistent with his training and duty, responded to a call to assist Corporal Marshall Lee Bailey with an interstate traffic stop for reckless driving during which both Troopers were shot and killed during an attempted arrest; and
Whereas, This loss of a young life with so much potential before him, given for the greater good while acting heroically, reflects the highest and fullest measure of sacrifice and is worthy of honorable recognition and reverent remembrance; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
By enactment of this resolution, that the Legislature hereby endorses the awarding of the Medal of Valor nominee recommended by the First Responders Honor Board; as the actions of Trooper Workman, not just on the day of his death, but through his exemplary performance as a state Trooper, where his actions personified the bravery and valor requisite for receipt of this highest honor; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Governor shall posthumously bestow the West Virginia Medal of Valor upon Trooper Eric Michael Workman upon adoption of this resolution; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the family of Trooper Eric Michael Workman, recipient of West Virginia Medal of Valor.
