In This Issue... Across the Mighty State .............10-11 President’s Letter..............................2 Life Matters Ad for Life Coupon............................9 Pro-Life Profile: Martha Hunter.........8 Babies Fare Well in 2010 Election....3 Pro-Life Rally....................Back Cover Calendar of Upcoming Events..........9 Survey: Baby Feels Pain..................2 Convention Book Advertisers............4 Treasurer’s Article.............................8 State Affiliate to the National Right to Life Committee NRLC Continues to be Flagship.......5 12th Rose Dinner Photos..............6-7 Volume 32, Number 5 A publication of West Virginians for Life, Inc. December 2010 West Virginians for Life PAC Successful in General Election Congratulations to these pro-life winners, many of whom were supported by the West Eric Nelson (R), John David O’Neal IV (R), John Overington (R) Amanda Pasdon (R), Virginians for Life Political Action Committee (WVL PAC). Congratulations to them Brady Paxton (D), Don Perdue (D), David Perry (D), Dave Pethtel (D), John Pino (D), and to all the grassroots volunteers for their hard work! Dan Poling (D), Doug Reynolds (D), Ralph Rodighiero (D), Wm. Roger Romine (R), Ruth Rowan (R), Brian Savilla (R), Stan Shaver (D), Harold “Pete” Sigler (R), Doug U.S. Senate: Joe Manchin III (D) Skaff (D), Peggy Donaldson Smith (D), Rick Snuffer (R), Kelli Sobonya (R), Margaret 1st Congressional District: David McKinley (R) Staggers (D), Dale Stephens (D), Erikka Storch (R), Josh Stowers (D), Linda Sumner 2nd Congressional District: Shelley Moore Capito (R) (R), Randy Swartzmiller (D), Richard Thompson (D), Scott Varner (D), David Walker WV Supreme Court: Thomas McHugh (D) (D), Ron Walters (R), Harry Keith White (D), Larry Williams (D) WV State Senate: Dist. 1 - Orphy Klempa (D), Dist. 2 - Larry Edgell (D), Dist. 3 - Da- Of the 112 races both federal and statewide on November 2, there were 94 wins. vid Nohe (R), Dist. 4 - Mike Hall (R), Dist. 5 - Evan Jenkins (D), Dist. 6 - Truman Chafin That’s an 84% success rate. (D), Dist. 7 -Ron Stollings (D), Dist. 9 - Mike Green (D), Dist. 11 - Gregory Tucker (D), Dist. 12 - Joe Minard (D), Dist. 13 - Bob Beach (D), Dist. 14 - David Sypolt (R), Dist. Senate President Earl Ray Tomblin took over as Acting Governor upon Manchin taking 15 - Walt Helmick (D) and District 16 - John Unger (D) his Oath of Office as U.S. Senator. Tomblin could serve out the remaining two years of Manchin’s term or there could be a special election. Much speculation is going on as to WV House of Delegates (in alphabetical order): Bill Anderson (R), Troy Andes (R), how the whole procedure will be handled. Several have indicated interest in the position. Tim Armstead (R), Bob Ashley (R), Tom Azinger (R), Anthony Barill (D), Larry Barker In addition to Earl Ray Tomblin, among those interested in the gubernatorial office are (D), Brent Boggs (D), Larry Border (R), Greg Butcher (D), Denise Campbell (D), Sam Senator Clark Barnes, former Secretary of State Betty Ireland, Senator Jeff Kessler, Cann (D), Ray Canterbury (R), Mitch Carmichael (R), Daryl Cowles (R), Kevin Craig Senator Brooks McCabe, State Treasurer John Perdue, Secretary of State Natalie Tennant (D), Gerald Crozier (D), Walter Duke (R), John Ellem (R), Tim Ennis (D), Allen Evans and House Speaker Richard Thompson. Temporarily Senate President Pro Tempore Joe (R), Ryan Ferns (D), Michael Ferro (D), Ron Fragale (D), Judge John Frazier (D), Marty Minard is acting Senate President. Both Tomblin and Minard are pro-life. Gearhart (R), Roy Givens (D), Daniel Hall (D), Bill Hamilton (R), Eric Householder (R), Gary Howell (R), Richard Iaquinta (D), Woody Ireland (R), Steve Kominar (D), It is so important to saving lives in West Virginia to have these pro-life candidates win Larry Kump (R), Patrick Lane (R), Mike Manypenny (D), Dale Martin (D), Harold their races. Our political efforts are important because they are directly related to passing Michael (D), Tim Miley (D), Carol Miller (R), Jonathan Miller (R), Rick Moye (D), legislation which saves lives. Former WV Teens for Life President Wins National Pro-Life Award The Gerard Health Foundation Virginia recipient ever. energy of America’s youth will achieve an Kristan announced today that Kristan Hawkins, The Life Prizes awards are granted for end to abortion in our lifetime.” Hawkins, Executive Director of Students for Life of achieving significant progress in promoting The Life Prizes winners were measured daughter of America is one of six winners of the 2009- the sanctity of human life and working to by their success in saving lives and selected Brooke County 2010 Life Prizes. protect and preserve it. for best demonstrating their leadership Chapter Under Kristan’s leadership in 2006, Ray Ruddy, President of Gerard Health and progress in pro-life achievements. Leader /State SFLA has more than doubled the number of Foundation, congratulated Kristan, “Kristan The other five winners for the award are Treasurer/ campus pro-life groups in the US by creating Hawkins is a pillar of the modern pro- Jeanne Head, the UN Representative for Board member Marla Mercer 330 new student pro-life organizations and life movement. Her tireless work ethic has National Right to Life; Terri Schiavo and and father training more than 5,000 student activists. helped protect unborn lives. And only God Hope Network; Reverend Alveda King, Gary Mercer of In addition to training the next generation of knows how many more will be saved by the Founder of King for America; Douglas Wellsburg, has pro-life leaders, she has helped to mobilize new, pro-life generation she has trained and Johnson, Legislative Director for National been honored inspired.” Right to Life; and Marie Smith, Director over 70 pro-life and pro-family leaders in nationally. She Kristan accepted the award graciously: of the Parliamentary Network for Critical the national Stop the Abortion Mandate was a former “I am humbled to receive this award Issues. Coalition to fight government funding of WV Teens for amidst those trail blazers who have fought The awards will be given at a ceremony abortion in the health care reform this past Life President. year. Kristan is the youngest recipient of this for life since even before I was born. Their held in Washington, D.C. on January 22, year’s Life Prizes awards and the only West progress combined with the creativity and 2011. 2 - WVFL NEWSPAPER - DECEMBER 2010 WWW.WVFORLIFE.ORG In West Virginia, of the 112 races we From the President were actively involved in, we won 94 races for a success rate of 84%. Dear Friend of Life, Pro-life voters don’t vote their I love Christmas! It’s a time for family and friends and traditions. pocketbooks, you vote your values. You PRESIDENT: It’s also time to reflect on a tiny Babe born to a young mother……One vote your hearts. You are selfless and Karen A Cross Who would live and die so that we might have eternal life. While passionate and on November 2, you VICE PRESIDENT: that baby, Jesus, was destined to live, sadly far too many mothers soundly voted against President Obama’s Lynn McEldowney, R.Ph. are choosing death for their offspring. West Virginians for Life has pro-abortion agenda. actively sought to change that mindset. This fall, West Virginians for Life SECRETARY: Since 1975, West Virginians for Life has worked to meet the ran radio and television ads statewide to Mary Anne Buchanan challenge of returning a culture of life in the state, and, alongside educate the public about the pro-abortion, TREASURER: National Right to Life, in the nation. Through education, legislation pro-rationing dangers of the Obama health Marla Mercer and political action, we are changing hearts and saving lives. care law. This is an ongoing effort so if As 2010 comes to a close, I reflect on our pro-life efforts. This you have a local Christian radio/TV station NRLC DELEGATE: has been a particularly successful year. that could continue to broadcast these ads, Wanda Franz, Ph.D. We began 2010 with the passage of an Ultrasound Option law which can be heard/seen at www.wvforlife. BOARD MEMBERS: which will allow women and girls seeking abortion the opportunity to org, please call us at 304-594-9845 to give see their unborn child. What was abstract will become real: They’ll us their contact information. Region 1 Directors: see fingers and toes and a beating heart and hopefully they’ll change Since 1973, more than fifty-two million Region 2 Directors: their minds. defenseless babies have been aborted – passion for the most vulnerable among us. Patty Cooper Following the passage of the pro-abortion, pro-rationing Obama more than 3,300 each day, 365 days a year. I pray you and yours will be blessed during George Wallace Health Care law, WVFL PAC and National Right to Life PAC However, millions are alive today because this holy season. Region 3 Directors: successfully defeated Congressman Alan Mollohan after his vote for of the efforts of the pro-life movement: Vicky Covert the bill. education, legislation, political action, and Sincerely, Becky Lanham In fact, despite being vastly outspent by pro-abortion groups, the myriad of other selfless activities you Region 4 Directors: candidates supported by National Right to Life PAC nationwide fared do throughout the year. Bonnie Ayers extremely well. National Right to Life PAC supported 285 federal You are my heroes. We continue to Hilda Shorter candidates nationwide. Of those, 235 (or 82%) won their races. persevere as a movement because of your Region 5 Directors: Linda Oldack Charlotte Snead Survey: 300 “Doctors” Do Late Abortions, 140 When Baby Feels Pain Region 6 Directors: With controversial late-term abortion practitioner LeRoy to make it appear there are very few practitioners willing to do late or late-term abortions.