HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 23

Memorializing State Representative James A. Whittemore of Franklin

WHEREAS, we have learned with great sorrow of the death of our friend and colleague James A. Whittemore of Franklin, who was serving his eleventh consecutive term as a dedicated member of the House of Representatives; and

WHEREAS, having been a member of the Committees on Executive Departments & Administration and Ways & Means for one term each, and Resources, Recreation and Development for six terms, Jim Whittemore was currently serving his fourth term as a valued and respected member of the Committee on Public Works and Highways; and

WHEREAS, having been born in Andover, Jim grew up in New Hampshire, graduated from Proctor Academy and Keene State College, and taught school in Sanbornton, Boscawen and Concord before serving with the United States Army in the North African and Italian campaigns during World War II, attaining the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major; and

WHEREAS, upon settling in Franklin, Jim Whittemore served his community in a myriad of ways, helping to organize Dollars for Scholars, chairing the March of Dimes fund drive and the Franklin Red Cross, being active in Little League and Boy Scouts, serving on the Planning Board and School Board, and serving for thirteen years as Director and President of the Trustees of Franklin Regional Hospital; and

WHEREAS, Jim Whittemore served for over ten years on the Joint Legislative Historical Committee, helping to oversee the care, restoration and preservation of the many paintings and other objects of an historical nature in the State House, Legislative Office Building and Upham Walker House; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives in Regular Session convened, that James A. Whittemore be granted high praise for his outstanding service to his community and state, and be it further

RESOLVED, that expressions of heartfelt sympathy be extended to members of his family, and that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to them.