Declaring a vacancy in the Ninety-First Delegate District of the West Virginia House of Delegates due to the failure to take the Oath of Office by the Delegate Elect as required by Article VI, Section 16 of the Constitution of West Virginia

This House Resolution declares a vacancy in West Virginia's 91st District House seat because Delegate-Elect Joseph A. DeSoto failed to take the required oath of office on January 8, 2025, as mandated by the state constitution (Article VI, Section 16). The House determined this failure forfeits his seat under constitutional authority (Article VI, Section 24), noting he was not expected to take the oath in the future. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the House on January 8, 2025, and directs the Clerk to certify the declaration to DeSoto and notify state officials. This action directly affects the 91st District's representation and the vacancy process.