Romey’s dad Jim has worked with the state parks in West Virginia, starting with Cacapon (which he completely transformed), since 1996. Jim founded and chaired foundation boards for his park and then built the same structure at the state level. Needless to say, there is no precedent for that kind of volunteer work Jim has done or for the number of decades involved.
In April 2024, the state parks honored Jim with a lifetime achievement award banquet at Cacapon state park. See this article from WV News. Romey and I went along.
Jim and jackie, Romey, and Jim’s sister.
The dinner event was well attended, with family, friends and park associates present.
The park will name the gazebo for Jim.
Extemporaneous remarks at 88 years old.
The crowd goes wild.
The legacy continues…
