The Senate adopted SR2 on Thursday morning, recognizing the dedicated public service of the Honorable Donna J. Boley (R-Pleasants, 03).
Boley was appointed by Gov. Arch A, Moore Jr. to fill a vacancy in the Senate on May 14, 1985. Since her election to that unexpired term in 1986, Boley has gone on to win re-election nine times and is currently the longest continually serving state Senator in West Virginia history.
From 1990 to 1996, Boley was Senate Minority Leader. In 1991 and 1992, she was also the only Republican in the 34-member Senate, making her the minority chairwoman for every Senate committee.
Multiple members gave remarks on the Senate floor Thursday lauding Boley’s service, dedication, leadership, friendship and mentorship.
Also on Thursday, the Senate read all but four bills on its calendar a second time. Senate bills 145, 167 and 180 were referred to the Finance committee on second reading, while Senate bill 152 was referred to the Education committee on second reading.
The Senate is in recess until 4 p.m.
Senate Finance will meet at 2 p.m. in 451M.
