Bill Text: WV SR6 | 2019 | Regular Session | Introduced

West Virginia Senate Resolution 6 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Recognizing service of Clifton E. Brooks, Sr., World War II veteran and member of Tuskegee Airmen

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 5-2)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-10 - Completed legislative action [SR6 Detail]

Download: West_Virginia-2019-SR6-Introduced.html

SENATE RESOLUTION 6

(By Senators Smith, Sypolt, Cline, Lindsay, Plymale, Weld, and Trump)

[Introduced January 10, 2019]

Recognizing the service of Clifton E. Brooks, Sr., native of Keyser, West Virginia, World War II veteran, and member of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Whereas, Clifton E. Brooks, Sr., is a native of Keyser, West Virginia, in Mineral County; and

Whereas, Clifton E. Brooks, Sr. served his country during World War II as a cryptographer with the Tuskegee Airmen, sending out codes to keep their missions a secret; and

Whereas, In 2007, Clifton E. Brooks, Sr., was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest expression of national appreciation which can be bestowed by the United States Congress for distinguished achievements and contributions by individuals or institutions; and

Whereas, For his historic and dedicated service to his country and state, Clifton E. Brooks, Sr. was most recently recognized locally by the City of Keyser, by renaming the South End Park as Brooks Park; and

Whereas, Clifton E. Brooks, Sr., is of the Greatest Generation and is responsible for helping generations of West Virginians develop their values of personal responsibility, duty, honor, and faith; and

Whereas, Clifton E. Brooks, Sr., is a model for integrity, honesty, and moral virtue, and has earned the respect and gratitude of a grateful state and nation; and

Whereas, It is fitting that on Mineral County Day at the Legislature, that we honor Clifton E. Brooks, Sr., for his everlasting contribution to the great state of West Virginia; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes the service of Clifton E. Brooks, Sr., native of Keyser, West Virginia, World War II veteran, and member of the Tuskegee Airmen; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its most sincere appreciation to Clifton E. Brooks, Sr., for his dedicated service in preserving and defending freedom throughout the world; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Clifton E. Brooks, Sr.