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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7
(By Senators Palumbo, Kessler (Mr. President), Unger, Plymale,
Stollings, Jenkins, Walters, Cole, Barnes and Carmichael)
Designating Monday, January 20, 2014, as Generation West Virginia
Day.
Whereas, Generation West Virginia is the statewide movement
committed to cultivating and engaging young talent for West
Virginia citizens between the ages of twenty-one to forty-five; and
Whereas, The future of West Virginia relies heavily on the
retention, recruitment and advancement of young talent to ensure
that our intellectual capital base is strong for the future success
of our state's economy, communities and intellectual
infrastructure; and
Whereas, This collaborative and dynamic group of young talent
within Generation West Virginia is creating an outstanding positive
image within our state and on the national level by serving as a
model for promoting young leaders and making our state a
destination for young talent; and
Whereas, Generation West Virginia is an innovative, results-
oriented and dedicated organization that represents young talent
from all walks of life, careers and communities, all of whom are
committed to a positive and strong present and future for our great
state; and
Whereas, Those twenty-one to forty-five years of age in West
Virginia include more than 600,000 of our state's population and
represent our state's future base of workers, dreamers, innovators,
educators, entrepreneurs, leaders and, most importantly, our hope
for a successful future; and
Whereas, These young leaders are not just the future of our
state, but the rising leaders of today who are making it possible
for West Virginia to compete successfully with the world; and
Whereas, By working to make our state attractive for young
talent, steps are being taken to encourage a "brain gain" for West
Virginia that will build a strong future for our state to become a
global leader; and
Whereas, The Senate recognizes the importance of this growing
movement and will listen and collaborate with its leadership and
regional organizations to develop positive solutions and
opportunities to create an abundance of prosperity in our state;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates Monday, January 20, 2014, as
Generation West Virginia Day; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the representatives of Generation West
Virginia.