Recent legislative differences of opinions and even some calumnious eruptions within the halls of our West Virginia State Legislature have prompted me to publish how and why I continue to sacrifice and serve in the West Virginia House Of Delegates (District # 59, Berkeley-Morgan counties)
Previously and currently, when serving in the West Virginia Legislature (2010-2014 and 2018 to present)), it always has been my habit to arrive early for all committee hearings, and also to start each of my legislative work days at the State House prior to 6:00 AM, and usually earlier than even then.
Previously and currently, when serving in the West Virginia Legislature (2010-2014 and 2018 to present)), it always has been my habit to arrive early for all committee hearings, and also to start each of my legislative work days at the State House prior to 6:00 AM, and usually earlier than even then.
(It's amazing what you can accomplish with advance preparation and a robust work ethic!)
Also, I never have participated in lobbyists' dinners or parties during legislative sessions.
Even so, my legislative office door always has been open to anyone who wants to discuss issues and principles with me.
Furthermore, rather than relying on the loudest and most raucous voices of some constituents and a few lobbyists, my simple solution always has been to carefully consider the merits of all constituent concerns, but then also be diligent in upholding the sacred Constitutional Oath of Office, which is given to all elected officials.
Our Oath of Office is to prayerfully deliberate, uphold, and defend our state and federal Constitutions. This sacred vow is not only made to us and our constituents, but also to God.
Truly, doesn't our Constitution mandate that the basic principles and practices of our government are the pursuit of individual liberty, personal accountability, and personal empowerment (i. e., the "Pursuit of Happiness")?
And so, that always has been and is the well-spring of our unique "American Excellence", and also it is my duty and goal as a West Virginia state legislator.
Simply put, it's not about striving to pander to the loudest and most raucous voices.
Instead, it always should be to attempt to strive to glean the best legislative vote, regardless of any future election outcome.
That is my greatest desire, and that principle and practice of mine never waivers.
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Meanwhile, and for sure and for certain, may God bless you all real good!😍
-West Virginia Delegate Larry D. Kump, District #59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties)
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