SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16

(By Senators Sypolt, Unger, Stollings, Plymale, Kessler (Mr. President), Yost, Williams, Miller, Beach and Barnes)

Designating February 5, 2014, as “Preston County Day at the Legislature”.

    Whereas, Preston County is rich in agriculture and agricultural heritage; and

    Whereas, Preston County agriculture contributes to the economic success of Preston County; and

    Whereas, West Virginia leads the nation in both the percentage of family farms and the percentage of small farms; and

    Whereas, Preston County leads the state in the number of farms and is third in the amount of farm acreage; and

    Whereas, The agricultural producers in Preston County are in the top five counties in West Virginia in other hay tons produced (2), corn for grain bushels produced (5), sheep and lambs (2) and cattle (5); and

    Whereas, The West Virginia Department of Agriculture kicked off the statewide Farm to School Initiative at Preston High School; and

    Whereas, The citizens of Preston County are proud to be agricultural leaders in the state; and

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

    Whereas, It is fitting to recognize Preston County for its history, culture, economy and future development in the State of West Virginia; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Senate:

    That the Senate hereby designates February 5, 2014, as “Preston County Day at the Legislature”; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Senate acknowledges the many important contributions the citizens and businesses of Preston County make in the State of West Virginia and encourages those citizens 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 representatives of Preston County.