SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13

(By Senators Barnes, Tucker, Plymale, Yost, Wells, D. Hall, Stollings, Williams, Miller and Sypolt)

Designating Monday, February 3, 2014, as Randolph County Day at the Legislature.

    Whereas, Randolph County was founded in 1787 and named in honor of Edmund Jennings Randolph; and

    Whereas, Randolph County makes vital contributions to the economy of West Virginia, particularly in the valuable hardwoods industry; and

    Whereas, Randolph County’s role in the West Virginia economy has grown and will continue to expand with the completion of Corridor H; and

    Whereas, Randolph County has a significant place in the history and formation of West Virginia, due to the importance of a major Civil War battle fought in the vicinity of Rich Mountain; and

    Whereas, Herman Guy Kump, a resident of Elkins in Randolph County, was elected the nineteenth Governor of the Great State of West Virginia and fought to support public education and the rights of property owners; and

    Whereas, Randolph County serves as a central hub in the Potomac Highlands for health care, education, commerce, the arts and tourism; and

    Whereas, Many citizens of Randolph County travel to the State Capitol on an annual basis during the legislative session to participate in the democratic process, in which they share their accomplishments, aspirations and concerns with lawmakers; and

    Whereas, It is fitting to recognize Randolph County for its economic, cultural, historic and future contributions to the State of West Virginia; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Senate:

    That the Senate hereby designates Monday, February 3, 2014, as Randolph County Day at the Legislature; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Senate acknowledges the many important contributions the citizens of Randolph County make in the State of West Virginia and encourages those citizens to continue to participate in the democratic process; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials representing Randolph County.