WV SR44

Memorializes Jerome Alan West (May 28, 1938 – June 12, 2024), born in Chelyan, West Virginia, who attended East Bank High School and West Virginia University where he scored 2,309 points and 1,240 rebounds

Honors West's professional career with the Los Angeles Lakers (1960-1974), including 14 NBA All-Star selections, 12 All-NBA selections, and the 1972 NBA Championship, earning nicknames "Mr. Clutch," "The Logo," and "Zeke from Cabin Creek"

Recognizes West's 1960 Olympic gold medal as co-captain of the U.S. men's basketball team alongside Oscar Robertson

Acknowledges his post-playing success as coach and executive for the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, contributing to multiple championship teams

Notes his philanthropic contributions including the Jerry West Scholarship established in 1971 to help West Virginia students attend WVU, and extends Senate sympathy to his family