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Senator Joe Manchin: Keynote Speaker at ALMBS Graduation – A Celebration of Leadership, Learning, and Achievement

We are thrilled to that Senator Joe Manchin will be the keynote speaker at the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State (ALMBS) graduation ceremony! As a dedicated public servant and a proud West Virginian, Senator Manchin’s inspiring journey from businessman to governor to U.S. senator embodies the spirit of leadership and civic responsibility we strive to instill in our Boys State citizens. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of our state’s most influential leaders. Join us for an unforgettable morning of celebration and inspiration!

Joseph “Joe” Manchin III, born on August 24, 1947, is an American politician and businessman who has been serving as the senior United States senator from West Virginia since 2010. Prior to his tenure in the Senate, Manchin was the 34th governor of West Virginia from 2005 to 2010 and the 27th secretary of state of West Virginia from 2001 to 2005. Before entering politics, Manchin was involved in his family’s business and managed a coal brokerage company.

The graduation ceremony marks the culmination of a week-long journey of learning, leadership, and camaraderie. It’s a time to reflect on the experiences gained, the friendships made, and the lessons learned. It’s also a time to recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our ALMBS citizens.

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Senator Shelley Moore Capito: A Dedicated Voice for West Virginia

Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican, was elected by the people of West Virginia to serve as a U.S. Senator in 2014, and she was re-elected in 2020. Making history as the first female Senator from West Virginia, Capito secured an impressive victory in 2020, winning over 70 percent of the vote and carrying all 55 counties. This surpassed her previous record set in 2014 when she won over 62 percent of the vote and carried all counties.

With a strong background in public service, Capito represented West Virginia’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for 14 years. Prior to that, she served in the West Virginia House of Delegates for four years. Determined to be an even stronger advocate for her state, Capito ran for Senate, aiming to restore order to a Senate hindered by gridlock. She firmly believes that bipartisan solutions and cooperation across party lines are necessary to address the challenges faced by West Virginia and the entire country.

Accessibility and responsiveness to fellow West Virginians are top priorities for Senator Capito. She regularly travels within the state, taking appropriate health and safety precautions, to listen to and meet with constituents.

Capito serves on several influential committees, including the Appropriations Committee, the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and the Rules and Administration Committee. This committee portfolio empowers her to create new opportunities in West Virginia and fight for the state’s priorities, jobs, and families.

As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Capito ensures that West Virginia’s interests are represented in national funding decisions. She has held leadership positions within the committee, including chairing the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, and the Homeland Security Subcommittee. Currently, she serves as the top Republican on the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, overseeing funding for various programs within these departments.

On the EPW Committee, Capito serves as the Ranking Member, leveraging her position to protect West Virginia’s energy and manufacturing jobs and promote investment in the state’s infrastructure. She advocates for a commonsense regulatory strategy, affordable and reliable energy production, infrastructure development, and economic growth.

Capito’s role on the Commerce Committee allows her to address critical issues for West Virginia, notably broadband expansion. She has been a leading voice in advocating for improved connectivity throughout her tenure in Congress.

A lifelong West Virginian, Capito was born in Glen Dale, Northern Panhandle. She holds a B.S. in Zoology from Duke University and an M.Ed. from the University of Virginia. Capito and her husband Charles L. Capito Jr. reside in Charleston. They have three adult children—two sons, Charles and Moore, and one daughter, Shelley—and are blessed with eight grandchildren.

Through her steadfast dedication and commitment to her state, Senator Shelley Moore Capito continues to be a strong advocate for West Virginia’s interests and a prominent voice in the United States Senate.

 

For more information on US Senator Shelley Moore Capito please visit: https://www.capito.senate.gov/

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Senator Joe Manchin Extends Warm Welcome to Mountaineer Boys State Participants in Special Video Message!

Joe Manchin, a U.S. Senator representing West Virginia, has been serving the state since November 15, 2010. Born and raised in the coal mining town of Farmington, Senator Manchin deeply understands the values cherished by all West Virginians—family, common sense, fairness, and hard work. His grandfather, an Italian immigrant and town grocer known as Papa Joe, instilled in him the importance of serving the public, while his grandmother, Mama Kay, inspired his commitment to public service through her unwavering compassion for the less fortunate.

Throughout his political career, spanning from his days as a state legislator to his six-year tenure as Governor and now as a Senator, Joe Manchin has remained dedicated to his philosophy of “retail government.” This approach centers on connecting with constituents and prioritizing their needs and concerns. In Washington, he strives to bring the same spirit of bipartisanship that has guided him throughout his life, working across party lines to find practical solutions for the challenges facing our nation. His aim is to foster a new era of bipartisan cooperation within the Senate and Congress.

Job creation holds paramount importance for Senator Manchin. He firmly believes that the government should act as a partner, not an adversary, in creating an environment conducive to generating quality American jobs. Moreover, he recognizes the necessity of addressing our nation’s fiscal challenges while safeguarding the promises made to seniors and veterans by protecting Social Security and Medicare.

As Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Senator Manchin is at the forefront of critical issues. He advocates for a balanced national energy plan that harnesses all available resources while acknowledging the continued importance of fossil fuels. Senator Manchin envisions a commonsense approach that carefully balances environmental considerations with economic demands, aiming to achieve energy independence in our generation.

Beyond politics, Joe Manchin is an avid pilot, outdoorsman, hunter, angler, and motorcyclist. He has been happily married to Gayle Conelly for over five decades, and together they have three children—Heather, Joseph IV, and Brooke—and are proud grandparents to Joseph V, Sophie, Kelsey, Madeline, Chloe, Jack, Carly, Vivian, Beaux, and Knox.

 

For more information on Senator Joe Manchin office visit: https://www.manchin.senate.gov/

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Senator Manchin Keynotes ALMBS Graduation Assembly

Senator Manchin has served in several leadership capacities on various associations, including: Chairman of the National Governors Association, Chairman of the Southern States Energy Board, President of the Council of State Governments, Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Association.

Senator Manchin served as Secretary of State from 2000 to 2004, and his office was known for excellent customer service. He was a state legislator from 1982 to 1996, where he earned a reputation for standing up for West Virginians.

Senator Manchin became a successful businessman after attending West Virginia University on a football scholarship.

Senator Manchin is an avid pilot, outdoorsman, hunter, angler and motorcyclist. He has been married for more than four decades to the former Gayle Conelly of Beckley. They have three children: Heather, Joseph IV and Brooke, and are the proud grandparents of Joseph V, Sophie, Kelsey, Madeline, Chloe, Jack, Carly, Vivian, Beaux and Knox.

For more information: https://www.manchin.senate.gov/

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Senator Capito Addresses ALMBS

Shelley Moore Capito was elected by the people of West Virginia to the United States Senate in 2014. She is the first female U.S. Senator in West Virginia’s history and was elected with the largest margin of victory for a Republican in state history – winning more than 62 percent of the vote and all 55 counties.

After serving West Virginia’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for 14 years, and as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates for four years prior, Shelley decided to run for Senate to be an even stronger voice for the Mountain State. She also saw an opportunity to restore order to a Senate stuck in gridlock for far too long.

Shelley believes that today’s challenges demand bipartisan solutions and cooperation across the aisle to advance legislation that benefits West Virginia and the country as a whole.

Shelley serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee; the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee; the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee; and the Rules and Administration Committee. This committee portfolio puts her in a strong position to create new opportunities in the Mountain State and fight for West Virginia coal, jobs, and families.

On the Appropriations Committee, Shelley brings West Virginia’s voice to the table when our nation’s spending priorities are determined. She serves as Chairman of the Appropriations Committee’s Homeland Security Subcommittee.

On the EPW Committee, Shelley advocates for policies that protect vital West Virginia energy and manufacturing jobs and encourage investment in West Virginia’s infrastructure. She serves as Chairman of the EPW Committee’s Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee.

On the Commerce Committee, Shelley promotes rural broadband expansion to better serve states like West Virginia.

bio 2Shelley is committed to being accessible and responsive to the people of the Mountain State. She regularly travels the state to hear from and meet with West Virginians.

A lifelong West Virginian, Shelley was born in Glen Dale in the Northern Panhandle. She holds a B.S. in Zoology from Duke University and a M.Ed. from the University of Virginia. Shelley and her husband Charles L. Capito Jr. reside in Charleston. They have three adult children: two sons, Charles (wife Laura) and Moore (wife Katie), and one daughter, Shelley (husband Colin Macleod). They have also been blessed with six grandchildren: Celia, Charlie, Eliza, Rose, Arch, and Macaulay.

For more information: https://www.capito.senate.gov/

Four Chaplains Ceremony

Four Chaplains

Four Chaplains

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