Senate 14

SENATE RESOLUTION 14

(By Senators Hamilton and Morris)

[Introduced January 23, 2026]

Recognizing James and Lucille Pennington for their outstanding work in West Virginia logging operations and being the recipients of the 2025 West Virginia Logger of the Year award.

Whereas, James and Lucille Pennington, owners and operators of J & L Trucking in Bartow, West Virginia, have been selected to represent the State of West Virginia as this year’s 2025 West Virginia Loggers of the Year; and

Whereas, The West Virginia Forestry Association award is presented for outstanding performance in the logging industry for demonstrating a company’s commitment to safety, community involvement, and excellence in forest management; and

Whereas, James and Lucille are recognized for their hard work, exceptional logging skills, building a company based on honesty and safety, and acquiring an extensive list of landowners requesting J & L Trucking services to timber their land; and  

Whereas, James and Lucille grew up in the logging industry from young ages, with Lucille being a second-generation logger.  Together they share the operations and maintenance of the logging company, along with farming where they raise beef cattle and sheep; and

Whereas, James and Lucille Pennington believe in helping their community and have demonstrated their generosity by donating wood to a local toy maker, donating beef and firewood to families in need, and lending a helping hand when it is needed.  They are also devoted supporters of the West Virginia Forestry Association; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes James and Lucille Pennington for their outstanding work in West Virginia logging operations and being the recipients of the 2025 West Virginia Logger of the Year award; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to James and Lucille Pennington.