Updated draft rules for West Virginia’s Military Hall of Fame are now open for public comment.
The project is designed to honor the state’s military legends who have answered the call of duty with extraordinary valor.
“Our mission is simple: recognize those whose service was not only exemplary, but incomparable,” said Ryan Kennedy, Cabinet Secretary for the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance, which administers the Hall of Fame. “This is your chance to shape how West Virginia recognizes its greatest protectors for generations to come.”
The state is seeking comments and stories from veterans, service members, military families across the state and the general public as organizers work to finalize the best standards for nominations, selections, and the induction process in a way that is open and fair to all who have served.
The effort, led by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, First Lady Denise Morrisey and Sen. Brian Helton, R-Fayette, aims to recognize exemplary service as well as veterans who distinguished themselves in service and contributed significantly to the state following discharge.
“I want to hear from people about veterans in their family and the stories of the gifts they have provided their communities, their state, and the nation,” Morrisey said.
The full text of the proposed rules is available on the West Virginia Secretary of State Administrative Law Portal.
The period for submitting feedback on the proposed regulations is open through September 11 at 11:59 p.m.
Comments can be submitted by mail or email.
- Email: jill.e.connolly@wv.gov
- Mail:
Attn: Military Hall of Fame Rules
West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Building 5, Room 205
Charleston, WV 25305