Category Archives: Statewide WVFL News

Historic Night in WV as Amendment 1 Passes and Successful Endorsements Allow for Biggest Pro-Life Gains Yet

Amendment 1 historically passed statewide with 5,878 voters making the difference. Legislative Coordinator for the WV Alliance for Ethical Health Care, Mary H. Tillman, JD, said, “The WV Alliance for Ethical Health Care, West Virginians for Life, and organizations that advocate for the rights of persons living with disabilities celebrate the successful passage of Amendment 1. Following the strong example of our legislators who voted by overwhelming majorities, the voters of WV have now also shown their belief that all lives in our beautiful state, regardless of age or ability, will be respected and protected from the dangers of medically-assisted suicide. West Virginia becomes the first state in the United States of America to proactively protect all its citizens and health care institutions from the dangerous trend of assisted suicide by a state constitutional amendment.”

Of the 113 races in which the West Virginians for Life PAC (WVL-PAC) endorsed candidates, a 95% success rate has been realized. West Virginia, not surprisingly, gave all four of its electoral votes to Donald Trump on November 5. WVFL President Wanda Franz, Ph.D., said, “West Virginia is a national leader in its support for the conservative pro-life values of former President Donald J. Trump, who represents the values of WV families.”

With 69% of the vote, Jim Justice won the US Senate seat left open by Joe Manchin’s departure. First District Congressional incumbent Carol Miller retained her seat for a third term. In the Second Congressional District, Riley Moore defeated his opponent by a margin of 71%-29%. This completed a pro-life sweep of the entire slate of federal candidates.

The WVL-PAC enjoyed wins in all six statewide races. Patrick Morrisey won the governorship with 69% of the vote. JB McCuskey will be the new Attorney General ensuring that pro-life legislation will be defended if challenged. Kris Warner easily won the Secretary of State seat. Mark Hunt will be the State Auditor. Kent Leonhardt will remain Agriculture Commissioner.

Of the 16 Senate races in which endorsements were made, 15 were winners. Thirty-three of 34 senators will be supporting pro-life policies.

WVL-PAC can report only five losses in the endorsed State House races. With a net gain of +6 pro-life seats, 87 of the 100 members of the State House will be pro-life as the next legislative session begins in February 2025.

In conclusion, Wanda Franz, Ph.D., WVL-PAC president, said: “West Virginians for Life is proud of its overwhelming success in supporting pro-life legislators and we look forward to working with them in the upcoming session.”

West Virginians for Life, the state affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee, is the state’s largest pro-life group with more than 30 local pro-life chapters. West Virginians for Life works through education, legislation, and political action to protect those threatened by abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, and assisted suicide.

Governor Signs 2nd Chances at Life Act

Please take a moment to call Senator Manchin and thank him for taking such a strong stand on keeping the filibuster. Call 202.224.3954.

Please visit WVSpeaks.com to find other urgent bills pertinent to the pro-life movement for which Senator Manchin’s vote may be the determining factor.

This was volunteer James Gomez in 2020 explaining to WV Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt how the Land on the Green challenge works. “If your tee shot lands on the green, you win a hat or shirt of your choice.” Leonhardt will be participating again in 2021.

West Virginians for Life Looks Forward to Seeing Golfers at PCC on July 10 for the 9th Golf FORE Life Tournament

    The beautiful course at Preston Country Club will be host to the most fun WVFL event of the year in just 10 short weeks.

    The First place foursome wins four $100 Visa gift cards. Second and Third place teams win vouchers for golf merchandise. The Putting Contest winner receives a $100 Lowe’s gift card. Many other prizes await the winners of the longest drive, longest putt, and closest to the pin challenges among others. A brand new car is yours with a hole-in-one on #18.

    If you’ve never eaten the mouthwatering offerings from Mountain State BBQ, you are in for a treat!

    The price has been lowered to $70 per golfer/$280 per foursome. What are you waiting for?

Register now to attend the 50th National Right to Life Convention!

    Join pro-lifers from around the country this year in Herndon, VA, June 25-26, for the 50th National Right to Life Convention! Check out the website for info on the speakers. Schedules are coming soon.

    Register today and book your hotel through the website for exclusive rates.

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice Has Signed “Second Chances at Life Act”

By Mary Anne Buchanan, WVFL Communications

    West Virginians for Life (WVFL) is pleased that Gov. Jim Justice signed the Second Chances at Life Act of 2021 on Wednesday, April 28. The bill will require that a woman be informed that the effects of the chemical abortion pill can be reversed to save her baby if she changes her mind after taking the first pill, but not the second.

    There was no formal ceremony due to Covid.

National Right to Life Political Director Karen Cross with Disability Rights Activist Melissa Ortiz

Ortiz to Keynote 23rd Annual Rose Dinner

    Melissa Ortiz is a disability rights activist whose personal story is well worth hearing on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the Holiday Inn, Morgantown.

    Having served in a position under President Trump, Ortiz has several more accomplishments in addition.

Calendar of Events
  • May 1, 2021 (Saturday) – Ohio County Chapter of WVFL’s Walk-for-Life; Call 304-639-0410 for details
  • June 12, 2021 (Saturday) – Board Meeting, Clarksburg
  • June 26, 2021 (Saturday) – Upshur County Chapter of WVFL’s Walk-for-Life; Call 304-472-3434 for details
  • June 25-26, 2021 (Friday-Saturday) – National Right to Life Convention, Herndon, VA
  • July 10, 2021 (Saturday) – 9th Annual Golf FORE Life Tournament at Preston Country Club, Kingwood
  • October 9, 2021 (Saturday) – State Pro-life Convention, Trinity Assembly of God, Fairmont
  • November 11, 2021 (Thursday) – 23rd Annual Rose Dinner, Holiday Inn, Morgantown

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West Virginia House Passes Pro-Life Bill Saving Babies From Abortion

By MARY ANNE BUCHANAN

The Second Chances at Life Act (HB 2982/SB 609) successfully passed in the West Virginia House of Delegates today by a bipartisan 83-15 vote. Passage followed a 19-5 vote in the House Health Committee on March 16 and a 22-3 vote in the House Judiciary Committee on March 18.

The Second Chances at Life Act next moves to the Senate Health Committee.

West Virginia is well on the way to becoming the 11th state to have this law in place. The other ten states are Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Arizona whose original law was repealed and replaced with weaker language.

Sponsored by Delegate Kayla Kessinger, the bill will require that a woman be informed that the effects of the chemical abortion pill can be reversed to save her baby, if she changes her mind after taking it. House cosponsors include Delegates Trent Barnhart, Jordan Bridges, Adam Burkhammer, Josh Holstein, Laura Kimble, Todd Longanacre, Margitta Mazzocchi, Jeff Pack, Jonathan Pinson, and Terri Sypolt.

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“West Virginians for Life thanks those Delegates who voted for the bill in support of women seeking abortions by providing them with additional information so they can make a truly informed decision,” stated WVFL President, Dr. Wanda Franz, Ph.D.

Contrary to critics, the bill does not tell physicians how to practice medicine, or place obstacles on women seeking abortions. But it does save babies: To date over 2,000 babies have been saved nationwide by the Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) protocol.

The American Association of Pro-life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a 2,500-member OB-GYN medical group, supports knowledgeable health care providers offering the Abortion Pill Reversal protocol to women who regret initiating the abortion pill process.

The APR involves use of progesterone to reverse the effects of the Mifepristone. Progesterone is a natural element in the woman’s body required to retain her pregnancy. As such, it does no damage to the baby. It has been used for 50 years in infertility clinics to help women retain their pregnancies.

In West Virginia, chemical abortions account for more than 40% of abortions.

A woman or girl wanting to save her baby once the chemical abortion process has started should contact a health care professional at abortionpillreversal.com or call 877-558-0333.

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Also, many thanks to the following sites for sharing the 2nd Chances at Life Act Update:

National Right To Life News Today

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Dr Wanda Franz receives tribute, Pro-Life Angel Lifetime Achievement Award, at 22nd Rose Dinner

On November 12, 2020, West Virginians For Life presented to Dr. Wanda Franz the first ever Pro-Life Angel Lifetime Achievement Award during a tribute to her at the 22nd annual Rose Dinner. Wanda Franz, PhD is a developmental psychologist and professor emerita of child development in the Division of Family and Consumer Sciences at WV University in Morgantown. She joined the WVU Right to Life Club in 1971, as a graduate student. Dr. Franz served as President of West Virginians for Life from 1975 to 1990 and as President of National Right to Life Committee from 1991 to 2011. Dr. Franz has spoken on abortion and euthanasia across the U.S. and around the world. She has been profiled and interviewed on numerous radio and television outlets and, for 20 years, was the host of Pro-Life Perspective, NRLC’s daily five-minute radio program. She and her husband were married for 53 years and had three children and 12 grandchildren.