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WV HCR14
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Pinson
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AI Summary
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Memorializes Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was killed on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University during his "American Comeback Tour"
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Requests passage of "The Charlie Kirk Memorial First Amendment Freedom Act" and designation of the Friday on or after October 14 (Kirk's birthday) as "First Amendment Freedom of Speech Day" annually
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Directs the West Virginia Department of Education to implement a program recognizing contributions of Kirk and others dedicated to First Amendment freedoms and political speech
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Condemns the assassination and reaffirms West Virginia's commitment to protecting peaceful assembly and political expression rights
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Recognizes Kirk's founding of Turning Point USA at age 18, which grew to have presence on thousands of campuses with nearly 750,000 lifetime student members
Legislative Description
A resolution to memorialize the life of Charlie Kirk.
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/27/2026