West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia HCR13: Honoring the life of Tony Whitlow
Status: Passed both chambers, March 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, January 22, 2026:
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 13 (By Delegates Gearhart, Ellington, Cooper, Canterbury, Anderson, Campbell, Ridenour, Butler, Hillenbrand, Hornbuckle, and Maynor) [Introduced January 22, 2026; Referred to the committee on Rules ] Commemorating the life and the passing of Senator Tony Eugene Whitlow, gentleman, devoted and loyal public servant and statesman. Whereas, Tony Eugene Whitlow was born on May 9, 1933 in Kellysville, West Virginia to Noah Curtis and Florence Elizabeth Bailey Whitlow; and Whereas, Tony Eugene Whitlow graduated from Oakvale High School in 1951; He was drafted into the Army in 1953, served in the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in 1955; and Whereas, Upon returning home, Tony Eugene Whitlow attended West Virginia Business College on the G.I. Bill, majoring in Junior Accounting. He worked various jobs through the years, including the railroad and North American Aviation/Rockwell International, among others; and Whereas, Senator Tony Eugene Whitlow was married to his wife of 70 years, Rebecca Jane Blankenship Whitlow and they had a daughter, Valerie Terry of Elgood, and a son, Curtis; and Whereas, The public service of Senator Tony Eugerne Whitlow began with his election to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1970; He was reelected in 1972, 1976, 1980 and 1982; and Whereas, The Honorable Tony E. Whitlow was elected to the West Virginia Senate from the tenth senatorial …
Sponsors
- Gearheart, Marty (R, 037) · primary sponsor
- Ellington, Joe (R, 038)
- Cooper, Roy (R, 040)
- Canterbury, Ray (R, 047)
- Anderson, William (R, 010)
- Campbell, Jeff (R, 046)
- Ridenour, Bill (R, 100)
- Butler, Jim (R, 018)
- Hillenbrand, Rick (R, 088)
- Hornbuckle, Sean (D, 025)
- Maynor, Jordan (R, 041)
Latest actions
- : House received Senate message
- : Completed legislative action
- : Communicated to House
- : Adopted by Senate (Voice vote)
- : Immediate consideration
- : Committee reference dispensed
- : Introduced in Senate
- : Communicated to Senate
- : Adopted by House, Special Calendar (Roll No. 356)
- : On Unfinished Business, Special Calendar
Votes
- Adopted by House, Special Calendar (Roll No. 356) (March 6, 2026): 88 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Date Introduced, Bill Tracking », Floor Activity, Roll Call Votes, Short Title, Committee Activity, Sponsor, All Same As
Common questions
- What is HCR13?
- HCR13 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Honoring the life of Tony Whitlow.
- What is the status of HCR13?
- Passed both chambers as of March 9, 2026. Latest action: House received Senate message (March 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR13?
- Gearheart, Marty (R, 037), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR13?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=cr&houseorig=h&btype=res
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