Senate 67

SENATE RESOLUTION 67

(By Senators Smith (Mr. President), Azinger, Barnhart, Barrett, Barlett, Chapman, Charnock, Clements, Deeds, Fuller, Garcia, Grady, Hamilton, Hart, Helton, Jeffries, Martin, M. Maynard, Z. Maynard, Morris, Oliverio, Phillips, Queen, Roberts, Rose, Rucker, Takubo, Tarr, Taylor, Thorne, Weld, Willis and Woodrum)

[Introduced March 14, 2026]

Recognizing the dedicated public service of the Honorable Michael Andrew Woelfel.

Whereas, The Honorable Michael Andrew Woelfel was born June 21, 1954, son of the late Dr. Richard and Mary Corkrean Woelfel; and

Whereas, The Honorable Michael Andrew Woelfel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Marshall University and a Juris Doctor from the West Virginia University College of Law, preparing him for a lifelong career dedicated to the law and to the service of others; and

Whereas, The Honorable Michael Andrew Woelfel began his career in public service as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Cabell County and later served as a Juvenile Court Referee for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, where he worked to protect and advocate for vulnerable youth and families throughout the state; and

Whereas, The Honorable Michael Andrew Woelfel served as an Adjunct Professor at Marshall University for more than three decades, helping to educate and mentor future generations of West Virginians; and

Whereas, The Honorable Michael Andrew Woelfel was elected to the West Virginia Senate in 2014, and has served three consecutive terms; and

Whereas, During his tenure in the Senate, the Honorable Michael Andrew Woelfel served on the Senate Standing Committees on Agriculture, Banking and Insurance, Confirmations, Economic Development, Energy, Industry and Mining, Enrolled Bills, Finance, Government Organization, the Judiciary, Military, Natural Resources, Pensions, Rules, School Choice, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Workforce; and

Whereas, The Honorable Michael Andrew Woelfel served as Minority Whip during the 85^th Legislature and Minority Leader during the 86^th and 87^th Legislatures; and

Whereas, The Honorable Michael Andrew Woelfel has decided not to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes the dedicated public service of the Honorable Michael Andrew Woelfel; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Honorable Michael Andrew Woelfel for his dedication and commitment to serving the citizens of West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Honorable Michael Andrew Woelfel.