Judith A. Herndon | |
Office: | Member of the West Virginia Senate for the 1st District |
Term Start: | July 3, 1974 |
Term End: | November 19, 1980 |
Office2: | Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates |
Term Start2: | June 2, 1970 |
Term End2: | July 3, 1974 |
Birth Date: | June 5, 1941 |
Birth Place: | Wheeling, West Virginia |
Death Date: | November 19, 1980 |
Alma Mater: | Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy |
Judith Herndon (1941 - 1980) was a member of the West Virginia Senate. She was the only female senator at that time.[1] She was known as a voice of moderation and leadership, particularly in the areas of tax reform, sunset legislation, and the protection of civil liberties. The Judith A. Herndon Fellowship at the West Virginia Legislature was named to honor her contributions as a state lawmaker.