Roop Takes Oath of Office

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Carl “Bill” Roop of Beckley took the oath of office Friday, Aug. 2, bringing the House of Delegates back to 100 members.

Roop is an attorney who recently closed his private practice. He was appointed to serve the 44th Delegate District, which is made up of a portion of Raleigh County. He will complete the unexpired term of former Delegate Todd Kirby. West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Justice John Hutchison administered the oath of office, a ceremony Justice Hutchison had performed only once before, swearing in the late House Speaker Bob Kiss, who also was from Raleigh County.

Roop was surrounded by his wife, Jan, and their two children, Isaac and Isabell, as he took the oath of office while some other family members joined House Speaker Roger Hanshaw and House Clerk Steve Harrison in the Chamber to watch. Roop said his late parents Jack and Mary Roop brought him up to give back to his community through service, noting his father served in the House of Delegates from 1982 through 1992.

Roop said his life and work experiences give him a perspective he’s eager to “bring to the team” as a member of the Legislature, noting his time both as an assistant prosecutor and having represented parents in CPS issues. He also said he takes a unique view of local economic development initiatives because of his previous service as a county attorney.

Roop’s committee assignments and contact information will be listed on the West Virginia Legislature’s website at a later date.

Contact: Ann Ali at (304) 340-3323