CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The death of former three-term Gov. Arch Moore Wednesday produced statements from several well-known figures in the Mountain State. The following is a sample of those statements:
–Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin–
“Governor Moore was a towering figure in West Virginia who during his three terms worked with both Democrats and Republicans to accomplish many things to help move our state forward,” Gov. Tomblin said. “I enjoyed working with him during my legislative career and appreciated his ability to negotiate and find common ground. Joanne and I extend our sympathies to Senator Shelley Moore Capito and the entire Moore family.”
–U.S. Senator Joe Mancin tweeted–
“Gayle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Governor Arch Moore. We send our deepest condolences to @SenCapito & the entire family.”
–3rd District Congressman Evan Jenkins tweeted–
“My deepest sympathies go out to @SenCapito and the Moore family on the loss of Gov. Arch Moore. West Virginia has lost a great man today. Gov. Moore’s love for WV was second only to his love for his family, and he was proud to serve his beloved state in Congress and as governor.”
–WVU President Gordon Gee–
“Gov. Arch Moore loved West Virginia, and was a proud graduate of West Virginia University and our law school. In fact, his love for our state was evident even as a student. While serving in student government he founded Mountaineer Week, a celebration of the state’s culture and heritage, which is still an annual event on our campus each fall. Our sincere condolences go out to Shelley Moore Capito, just sworn in yesterday to her United States Senate seat, Arch III, Lucy and the entire Moore family. We will miss him.”
–State Senate President Jeff Kessler–
“On behalf of the West Virginia Senate I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Senator Shelley Moore Capito and the her entire family on the loss of her father, former Governor Arch Moore. We mourn the loss of Governor Moore, as he dedicated much of his life to serving West Virginia. I ask all West Virginians to join me in keeping Senator Moore and the entire Moore family in our thoughts and prayers for comfort during this difficult time.”
–Soon-to-be State Senate President Bill Cole–
“My thoughts and prayers are with Senator Shelley Moore Capito and her family as they mourn the loss of their father. Governor Moore was a dedicated public servant and decorated World War II veteran. His love of his family, his country, and West Virginia will always be remembered.”
–West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey–
“My thoughts and prayers are with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and the entire Moore family at this time. Arch Moore was a man who truly loved the great state of West Virginia and her people, and he dedicated much of his life to serving the state.”