Jennings Randolph
Jennings Randolph was an American politician from West Virginia. A Democrat, he was most notable for his service in the United States House of Representatives from 1933 to 1947 and the United States Senate from 1958 to 1985. He was the last surviving member of the United States Congress to have served during the first 100 days of Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration.
Named after William Jennings Bryan who spoke at the Mountain Chautauqua, Jenning’s Randolph grew to be a notable figure in West Virginia.
Randolph was a regular visitor to Mountain Lake Park with a particular interest in the Tennis Club's annual tournament. His presence was always colorful with plenty of stories noting his gregarious nature and gusto.
As a Senator and Chairman of the Committee of Public Works, He guided important legislation which helped form our modern highway system. He also served as a member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, and is best known as the author of the 26th Amendment to the Constitution which granted 18-year-olds the right to vote. His home state honored his service by dedicating a lake north of Elk Garden, West Virginia in his name.
Jennings Randolph [1902-1998]