CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Department of Administration Cabinet Secretary Eric Householder has been awarded the Congressional Patriot Award, a distinguished honor presented by U.S. Congressman Alex Mooney in recognition of Householder’s longstanding commitment to public service, leadership, and selfless dedication to the people of West Virginia.
The award was formally acknowledged on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, where Congressman Mooney praised Householder’s 14 years of service in the West Virginia House of Delegates, including his most recent roles as House Majority Leader and Chairman of the House Finance Committee.
“I rise today to honor my good friend Delegate Eric Householder as he retires from the West Virginia House of Delegates after 14 years of service,” Congressman Mooney said during his floor speech. “With the help of Eric's leadership, West Virginians have less regulation, lower taxes, and educational freedom. I am proud to bestow upon Delegate Householder my Congressional Patriot Award for excellence, leadership, volunteerism, and selflessness—virtues without which our Republic cannot thrive.”
Secretary Householder was appointed to lead the Department of Administration on January 13, 2025. In addition to his public service, Householder is a small business owner with deep roots in his community. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Shepherd College and an MBA from Frostburg State University.
“It is an incredible honor to receive the Congressional Patriot Award,” said Secretary Householder. “I am humbled by the recognition and remain committed to serving the people of West Virginia in every capacity I can. While my time in the legislature has concluded, my dedication to advancing opportunity and prosperity for our state is far from over.
