SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 39

(By Senators Carmichael, M. Hall, Nohe, Plymale and Stollings)

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study how Cedar Lakes Camp and Conference Center and its facilities are currently being used and how they may best be utilized in the future, including possible transfer from the West Virginia Board of Education to a private, nonstock, not-for-profit corporation.

            Whereas, Over the decades, Cedar Lakes has fulfilled this purpose and has become an integral part of the local economy and the Jackson County community; and

            Whereas, The Legislature recognizes the economic and social value of Cedar Lakes and that its continued viability depends on it becoming an independent, self-sustaining entity; and

            Whereas, The Legislature desires to review and study on how Cedar Lakes Camp and Conference Center may best fulfill its purpose of developing competent leadership, developing character, training for useful citizenship, fostering patriotism and of providing and encouraging the development of organized recreational activities for Future Farmers of America, Future Homemakers of America members, and other youth and adult groups; and

            Whereas, A private, not-for-profit structure may be the best means of assuring prudent financial management and, in turn, fulfilling the purposes of Cedar Lakes and serving the local economy, the Jackson County community and the state; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

            That the Legislature hereby requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study how Cedar Lakes Camp and Conference Center and its facilities are currently being used and how they may best be utilized in the future, including possible transfer to a private, nonstock, not-for-profit corporation; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2016, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.