SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 33

(By Senators Walters, Stollings, Fitzsimmons, Yost, Plymale and D. Hall)

Recognizing the Linsly School on the occasion of its two hundredth anniversary.

    Whereas, The Linsly School, founded as the Lancastrian Academy in 1814, predates the State of West Virginia; and

    Whereas, The Linsly School was the first preparatory school established west of the Alleghanies in Wheeling, West Virginia; and

    Whereas, The educational institution opened its doors as a coeducational institution until it became an all-boys institution at the beginning of the Civil War, returning to a coeducational facility in 1988; and  

    Whereas, The first Capitol of West Virginia occupied the Linsly School building from West Virginia’s admission to the Union in 1863 until the Capitol was moved to Charleston in 1870; and

    Whereas, The Linsly School continues to dedicate itself to youths’ academic and character development; and

    Whereas, The Linsly motto, “Forward and no retreat!”, embodies the character and history of the school; and

    Whereas, The school motto so profoundly resonates West Virginia’s character and history; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

    That the Senate hereby recognizes the Linsly School on the occasion of its two hundredth anniversary; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Senate invites all members of the West Virginia Legislature and all citizens of West Virginia to join in recognizing the significance of the Linsly School in their contributions to the rich culture of West Virginia; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Linsly School.