SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16
(By Senators Snyder, Tomblin (Mr. President), McCabe, Foster,
Palumbo, Wells, Kessler, Helmick, Minard, Stollings, Prezioso,
Plymale, Jenkins, Deem, D. Facemire, K. Facemyer, Edgell, White,
Green, Fanning, Oliverio, Bowman, Hall, Sypolt, Unger, Browning,
Chafin, Williams, Yost and Laird)
Recognizing the contributions of West Virginia women who served
their nation as Women Ordinance Workers during World War II.
Whereas, During World War II with most of America's men
serving in the armed forces of our nation on battlefields around
the globe, millions of women around the nation rallied to the call
to help keep our nation's industrial productivity operational; and
Whereas, These women, officially called "Women Ordinance
Workers", filled the industrial void to produce such products as
airplanes, ships and vehicles. They worked on assembly lines in
our nation's industries as riveters, welders and machinists. They
served as health care personnel and also laboratory personnel.
They were also record keepers, writers and bookkeepers; and
Whereas, The Women Ordinance Workers, later nicknamed "Rosie
the Riveters", were dedicated patriotic women who were performing
many tasks considered as men's work, as their husbands, brothers
and sons served in the armed forces and battled the enemy on
foreign soil; and
Whereas, Many women from West Virginia are documented to have
worked not only in their home state, but were deployed to other
parts of the nation; and
Whereas, As these women rallied to the call of a nation at
war, they did so at a great personal sacrifice, many leaving their
children with family members at a time when communications around
the nation were limited; and
Whereas, While popular songs and movies have immortalized
their actions, they remain unrecognized heroes for their efforts in
helping to gain victory and maintain freedom around the world; and
Whereas, Many communities in West Virginia welcomed these
women, and are beginning to recognize their efforts. The city of
St. Albans has been the first to designate their community as a
"Rosie the Riveters Community" in tribute to the service of Women
Ordinance Workers; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the contributions of West
Virginia women who served their nation during World War II as Women
Ordinance Workers, also known as "Rosie the Riveters", by keeping
the nation's industrial manufacturing capabilities operational;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere
appreciation to all West Virginia women who unselfishly served
their nation by keeping the nation's industrial production lines functioning during World War II; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of
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