HR438: Celebrating the life of James Kulchar.


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 438
Celebrating the life of James Kulchar.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 24, 2023

 

WHEREAS, James Kulchar of North Tazewell, a veteran and a longtime coal miner and mine inspector, died on December 29, 2022; and

WHEREAS, James Kulchar was born in Caretta, West Virginia, and joined many of the other young men of his generation in service to the nation during World War II as a member of the United States Navy; and

WHEREAS, James Kulchar began his long career in the coal industry as a miner in West Virginia; he later served as a section boss at Bishop Coal Company and as a federal mine safety and health inspector; and

WHEREAS, James Kulchar supported his fellow veterans as a member of the American Legion and volunteered his time and leadership to the North Tazewell Lions Club for five decades; and

WHEREAS, James Kulchar enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Tazewell Christian Church for more than 70 years; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by one son, AG, James Kulchar will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 73 years, Margaret; his children, James and Mary, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of James Kulchar; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of James Kulchar as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 438

Offered February 23, 2023
Celebrating the life of James Kulchar.
Patron-- Morefield

WHEREAS, James Kulchar of North Tazewell, a veteran and a longtime coal miner and mine inspector, died on December 29, 2022; and

WHEREAS, James Kulchar was born in Caretta, West Virginia, and joined many of the other young men of his generation in service to the nation during World War II as a member of the United States Navy; and

WHEREAS, James Kulchar began his long career in the coal industry as a miner in West Virginia; he later served as a section boss at Bishop Coal Company and as a federal mine safety and health inspector; and

WHEREAS, James Kulchar supported his fellow veterans as a member of the American Legion and volunteered his time and leadership to the North Tazewell Lions Club for five decades; and

WHEREAS, James Kulchar enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Tazewell Christian Church for more than 70 years; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by one son, AG, James Kulchar will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 73 years, Margaret; his children, James and Mary, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of James Kulchar; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of James Kulchar as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.