Governor Signs Overington's Euthanasia Technician's Bill

Berkeley County Humane Society thanked Delegate John Overington of Berkeley County for his tireless efforts in getting the Euthanasia Technician Bill passed during this year's 1998 WV Legislative Session. Working with Delegate John Overington were Wanda Goodwin of the WV Veterinary Association and Sylvia Shafer of the Kanawha/Charleston Humane Association.

Earlier this year Governor Cecil Underwood signed H.B. 2656, the Euthanasia Technician bill. Pictured above from left, Wanda Goodwin, Executive Director of the West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine, Sylvia Shafer, Executive Director of the Kanawha County Animal Shelter, Governor Underwood, and Delegate John Overington, the bill's chief sponsor.