Antonio James Manchin
1927-2003
Born: Farmington, Marion, West Virginia, USA
Died: Fairmont, WV,
<strong>SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 58</strong><br>(By Senators Prezioso, Oliverio, McCabe, White, Fanning, Rowe,<br>Caldwell, Jenkins, Minard, Helmick, Bowman, Love, Snyder,<br>Kessler, Plymale, Dempsey, Ross, Minear, Weeks,<br>Boley, Sharpe, Unger, McKenzie and Hunter)<br><br><blockquote>Requesting the State Building Commission officially rename that certain state office building, located at 107-109 Adams Street in the City of Fairmont, Marion County, and known as the West Virginia State Office Complex, the "Manchin Office Complex" in honor of the late John Manchin, Sr., and the late A. James Manchin.</blockquote><br>Whereas, John Manchin, Sr., and A. James Manchin, the sons of the late Joseph Manchin, Sr., and Kathleen Roscoe Manchin, were born in Marion County on July 24, 1922, and April 7, 1927, respectively; and<br>Whereas, Joseph Manchin, Sr., having immigrated to the United States from his native Italy, instilled in his sons a work ethic and a true understanding of, and commitment to, service to God, family, this state and country; and<br>Whereas, John Manchin, Sr., and A. James Manchin, true to their upbringing and their Italian heritage, were dedicated to God, family, this state and country as both brothers served in the armed forces of the United States during uncertain times; and<br>Whereas, John Manchin, Sr., a local businessman and entrepreneur, served on the Marion County Building Commission for several years. Under his dedicated leadership, the dream of establishing the first state office complex in the corporate limits of the City of Fairmont became a reality when the former Hartley's Department Store building was rededicated for use as office space for both government and private entities; and<br>Whereas, A. James Manchin, whose career as a public servant spanned more than 50 years, served the citizens of the City of Fairmont, Marion County and this state with distinction and honor in numerous capacities, including as a member of the House of Delegates, Secretary of State and Treasurer; and<br>Whereas, John Manchin, Sr., departed this life on December 24, 2002; and<br>Whereas, A. James Manchin departed this life November 3, 2003;<br>and<br>Whereas, The lives of John Manchin, Sr., and A. James Manchin are outstanding examples of selfless service and sacrifice to God, family, this state and country and it is right and just to perpetuate and honor their memories by renaming the West Virginia State Office Complex in the City of Fairmont the "Manchin Office Complex"; therefore, be it<br><em>Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:</em><br>That the Legislature hereby requests the State Building Commission officially rename that certain state office building, located at 107-109 Adams Street in the City of Fairmont, Marion County, and known as the West Virginia State Office Complex, the "Manchin Office Complex" in honor of the late John Manchin, Sr., and the late A. James Manchin; and, be it<br><em>Further Resolved</em>, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the State Building Commission, the County Commission of Marion County, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Fairmont and the families of the late John Manchin, Sr., and the late A. James Manchin.
<li><strong>Manchin, A. James (1927-2003)</strong> — of Farmington, Marion County, W.Va. Born in Farmington, Marion County, W.Va., April 7, 1927. Son of Joseph Manchin, Sr. and Kathleen (Rosco) Manchin; married 1951 to Stella Machel. Democrat. School teacher; athletic coach; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Marion County, 1949-50; defeated, 1950; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1952; secretary of state of West Virginia, 1976-84; West Virginia state treasurer, 1985-89; resigned 1989. Following the disclosure of losses from the State Consolidated Investment Fund and accusations of mismanagement in the State Treasurer's office, the House of Delegates, in 1989, brought impeachment charges against him, but he resigned as State Treasurer before a trial could be held. Died, in Fairmont General Hospital, Fairmont, Marion County, W.Va., November 3, 2003. Interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Farmington, W.Va. </li><li><strong>Manchin, James</strong> <em>See</em> A. James Manchin </li><li><strong>Manchin, Joe III (b. 1947)</strong> — of Fairmont, Marion County, W.Va. Born August 24, 1947. Son of John Manchin and Mary Manchin; married, August 5, 1967, to Gail Conelly. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1983-84; member of West Virginia state senate, 1987-96 (14th District 1987-92, 13th District 1993-96); delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 2004, 2008; Governor of West Virginia; elected 2004; member of Democratic National Committee from West Virginia, 2008. Catholic. Member, Eagles; Elks; Moose; Knights of Columbus; Rotary. Still living as of 2009. <font size="2"><ul><li><em>See also</em>: NNDB dossier.</li></ul></font></li><li><strong>Manchin, Mark Anthony</strong> — of Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state senate 8th District, 1989-92. Still living as of 1992. </li><li><strong>Manchin, Timothy</strong> — of Fairmont, Marion County, W.Va. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 2004. Still living as of 2004.</li>