A familiar figure in Senate chambers, Darrell Holmes, longtime Senate clerk and former Democrat senator and delegate, plans to spend as much time as possible at the Legislature despite his retirement in early January.
Chip Ellis
"The thing that really surprised me ...
Chip Ellis
... was the influence lobbyists would have ...
Chip Ellis
... on the delegates and senators."
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Darrell Homes early in his political career
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A 1982 newspaper file photo shows Democratic Sen. Darrell Holmes with his wife as he takes the oath of office in Senate chambers.
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This campaign picture was used in connection with Darrell Holmes' successful Senate campaign against Tony Shepherd in 1984.
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A familiar sight for state senators for more than two decades was Senate Clerk Darrell Holmes at his desk. This photo is from 1992.
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Darrell Holmes in the Air Force
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Growing up with nine siblings, Darrell Holmes (in front) stopped playing long enough to have this picture taken with his brother and two of his eight sisters.
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A camera captured an enthusiastic Darrell Holmes on the campaign trail during his run for state senator.
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