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Emmett S. Pugh III
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| Address: |
529 North Highland Drive
Beckley, West Virginia 25801 |
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| Education: |
Lincoln Elementary School
Beckley Junior High School
Woodrow Wilson High School – 1968
University of Alabama – 1973
BA – Political Science with specialization in
State and Local Government |
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| Parents: |
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett S. Pugh, Jr.
Father is deceased. Mother – Virginia Pugh |
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| Siblings: |
Lex
Beth |
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| Grandparents: |
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett S. Pugh, Sr. (both deceased)
Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Minter, Sr. (both deceased) |
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| Children: |
Emmett S. Pugh IV (Charlie) / Bridgette – Spouse
Julie Christine (Morton) / Chad – Spouse
Michael Weston Pugh
Charity Moran Patterson / Michael – Spouse
Stephanie Morrison Laney |
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| Grandchildren: |
Sara, Andrew, Reece, Mason,Carolyn |
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| Activities: |
Past President – West Virginia Municipal League
1997-98; 1993-94; 2004-05. Only person to have served three terms in League’s history.
Legislative Chairman – West Virginia Municipal League 1994 - 1997 & 1999 - 2010
Past President – 4-C Economic Development Authority
Chairman – Region I Planning and Development Council in Princeton, West Virginia
Past President – Beckley Rotary Club Member – Raleigh County Airport Authority
Director – Mountain State University Foundation
Board of Directors/Vice-President-Elect – United Way of Southern West Virginia; Past Campaign Chair
Chairman – Beckley Sanitary Board
Board of Trustees – Beckley Little League
Chairman – Pinecrest Development Corporation
Vice Chairman – Appalachian Regional Healthcare headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky
Chairman – Beckley Renaissance |
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| Spouse: |
Married to the former Linda Moran |
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| Date of Birth: |
November 21, 1950 |
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| Current Occupation: |
Mayor – City of Beckley |
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| Business Experience: |
1974-87 – President, Bowl-wick, Inc.
1974-87 – President, Wick Lanes and Recreation Center, Inc.
1974-87 – Secretary/Treasurer, George and Pugh, Inc.
1987-89 – Broker, Wheat First Securities |
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| Political Experience: |
1979-88 – Councilman-at-Large, City of Beckley
1988 – Present – Mayor, City of Beckley |
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| Awards: |
Past West Virginia Mayor of the Year
West Virginia Municipal League Quiet Strength
Award
Recipient of 4 All Star Community Awards
Paul Harris Fellow – Beckley Rotary Club
2009 – Spirit of Beckley Award
2010 – MSU Living Leadership Award |
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| Memberships: |
National League of Cities
Moose International
NAACP
West Virginia Municipal League |
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| Hobbies: |
Orchids, Reading, Audio/Video |
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| Church Affiliation: |
Family Worship Center – Pinewood Drive
Fishes and Loaves Food Ministry |
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| Awards: |
Past West Virginia Mayor of the Year
West Virginia Municipal League Quiet Strength
Award
Recipient of 4 All Star Community Awards
Paul Harris Fellow – Beckley Rotary Club
2009 – Spirit of Beckley Award
2010 – MSU Living Leadership Award |
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