On Friday, interns affiliated with the West Virginia Legislature’s Internship Program were at the Capitol for an orienatation program. The interns represented the new class of legislative interns who serve for the session in various offices, committees and bodies to assist lawmakers in their public service. Each year students from any West Virginia college or university can apply to one of several programs offered through this educational and one of a kind opportunity.
Interns work with lawmakers and staff throughout the session to help draft, research and present legislation, cover the legislature and help with constituent request and correspondences.
Interns heard from staff and program directors about what to expect during the session and heard from Delegate Armstead who spoke to them about a variety of topics and his own experience as a Hernon Intern.
Taking the oath of office this evening alongside his son Tristan was Delegate Sean Hornbuckle (D-Cabell), representing the 16th Delegate District. The brief ceremony Thursday in the House Chamber was attended by many of his friends and family who watched West Viriginia Supreme Court Justice Margaret Workman administer the oath.
Also, Assistant House Clerk Bo Hoover was appointed and sworn in as House Clerk in accordance with state code following the retirement of House Clerk Greg Gray on December 31st so the office could be filled until the start of the January 14th Session.
Delegate Jeff Eldridge (D-Lincoln), representing the 22nd Delegate District, was sworn into office during a brief ceremony Tuesday in the House Chamber with his wife Stacy, two daughters, Madeline and Jillian, and family friend Kathy Chapman.
Delegate Mick Bates (D-Raleigh) was sworn into office surrounded by friends and family during a brief ceremony Tuesday in the House Chamber.
