Bill Text: WV SR71 | 2020 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Memorializing life of Karl Cameron "Butch" Lilly, III, former Assistant Clerk of WV Senate
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-07 - Completed legislative action [SR71 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2020-SR71-Introduced.html
SENATE RESOLUTION 71
(By Senators Azinger, Boley, Carmichael (Mr. President), Tarr, Baldwin, Beach, Blair, Clements, Cline, Facemire, Hamilton, Hardesty, Ihlenfeld, Jeffries, Lindsay, Mann, Maroney, Maynard, Palumbo, Pitsenbarger, Plymale, Prezioso, Roberts, Romano, Rucker, Smith, Stollings, Swope, Sypolt, Takubo, Trump, Unger, Weld, and Woelfel)
[Introduced March 6, 2020]
Memorializing the life of Karl Cameron “Butch” Lilly III, newsman, author, former Assistant Clerk and Parliamentarian of the West Virginia Senate (1976-2006), and dedicated public servant.
Whereas, Karl Cameron “Butch” Lilly III was born September 10, 1944, in Beckley, West Virginia, the son of Mary Edith Acord and the Reverend Karl Cameron Lilly II; and
Whereas, Karl Cameron “Butch” Lilly III was the president of his senior class at Glen Rogers High School in Wyoming County and after graduation attended Beckley College; and
Whereas, Karl Cameron “Butch” Lilly III had a love for words, which opened the door as a writer and editor for the Raleigh Register, Welch Daily News, and United Press International; and
Whereas, Karl Cameron “Butch” Lilly III left newswriting in 1976 and joined the staff of the West Virginia Senate as Assistant Clerk, where he oversaw the editing and printing of everything from stationery to legislation, including the Senate Journal and his most cherished publication, the West Virginia Blue Book; and
Whereas, Karl Cameron “Butch” Lilly III served as Associate Vice President of the American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries in 1999 and 2000, and was recognized nationally as the recipient of the National Conference of State Legislature’s Legislative Staff Achievement Award in 1999; and
Whereas, Karl Cameron “Butch” Lilly III had a love for sports, which he expressed as a sportswriter and t-ball and softball coach, as well as by leading the effort to have then-Senate Chief Messenger and former professional baseball player, Clint “Hawk” Thomas, recognized for his distinguished career in the Eastern Colored League, which included playing in the first Colored World Series in 1924 and winning the second in 1925; and
Whereas, Karl Cameron “Butch” Lilly III co-authored the book “Reopening Glen Rogers”, which told the story of the community where he grew up; and
Whereas, Karl Cameron “Butch” Lilly III was married to his beloved wife Janet, with whom he shared the joy of having three daughters: Karen, Mary, and Jennifer; and grandchildren Cameron, Megan, Erica, Courtney, Nathan, and Madelyn; and several great-grandchildren; and
Whereas, Sadly, Karl Cameron “Butch” Lilly III passed away on November 27, 2019, ending a distinguished life of public service and leaving behind a spirit that will reside throughout the hills of West Virginia forever; and
Whereas, It is fitting that the Senate pay tribute to the life and legacy of Karl Cameron “Butch” Lilly III for his many contributions to his community, state, and nation; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby memorializes the life of Karl Cameron “Butch” Lilly III, newsman, author, former Assistant Clerk and Parliamentarian of the West Virginia Senate (1976-2006), and dedicated public servant; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its most sincere condolences to the family of Karl Cameron “Butch” Lilly III on his passing; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the family of Karl Cameron “Butch” Lilly III.
